Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ...

The NASA Earth Observatory has unveiled a new image of the Sáttítla Highlands in Northern California, showcasing the region's volcanic history and its impressive ancient lava flows. Captured on ...

In a true study in contrast, the course of a red-hot lava flow oozing down a snowy white mountainside has been mapped out in a newly-released NASA satellite image. Running down the slopes of Mount ...

There is much to appreciate about the ongoing Kilauea summit eruption as it approaches its six-month anniversary on June 23. The stunning episodic lava fountains and lava flows erupting within ...

Scientists said “episode 18” of Kilauea volcano’s ongoing eruption restarted at 7:45 a.m. today with lava flows of 6 to 10 foot high from the south vent. The lava flow resumed about one-half mile ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — When people think of volcanoes, they don’t typically think of Michigan. But volcanic activity was the driving force behind some of Michigan’s key resources and landmarks.

Volcanoes are often framed as nature’s most violent spectacles, yet some of the largest on Earth ooze lava quietly for years without a single dramatic blast. Scientists have now pulled together a ...

Episode 20 of lava fountaining at Kilauea volcano’s summit ended late Tuesday night after 4.5 hours, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said The Halemaumau eruption is now paused after the ...

Often spotted by onlookers in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, or even by YouTube livestream viewers, the long, ashy gray or ...