Most volcanoes form at the boundaries of Earth's tectonic plates, which are huge slabs of crust and upper mantle that fit together like puzzle pieces. Think of these plates as massive rafts floating ...

Iceland – one of the biggest volcanic hotspots in the world – has declared a state of emergency over the latest threat of eruption. Around 4,000 people have been forced from their homes in the town of ...

If the theory is proven correct, the consequences could be enormous, spelling a much more risky, explosive future.

Is there anything more spectacular than a towering lava fountain? Think about what it is: glowing red molten rock being shot into the sky, potentially hundreds or thousands of feet. As ubiquitous and ...

Huge lava fountains and plumes of ash were seen being sent high into the night sky over the weekend. Find out more here.

Scientists unveil the first 3D images of Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, revealing critical insights into its magma structure ...

My studying three eruptions at the Fagradalsfjall Volcano in Iceland, the team was able to show predictable and rapid microbe ...

A volcano erupted late on Monday in southwest Iceland, spewing lava and smoke across a wide area after weeks of intense earthquakes. Images and livestreams of the eruption showed molten rock spewing ...

The Icelandic Met Office has issued new warnings of another possible eruption as fresh cracks were spotted near the town of Grindavik. After weeks of anticipation, an eruption began on 18 December on ...

Breathing has become "painful" for people in Indonesia after a large lava and ash cloud formed as a volcano erupted, causing flights to be cancelled, schools to close and sending people running for ...

This incredible photo shows the eerie moment that a giant ‘human’ cloud formed in the sky, following the Calbuco volcano eruption in Chile. In the photo, the cloud appears to resemble a mysterious ...