NASA discovers gravity-squeezed world "exploding with volcanoes"
"At optical wavelengths, you would be able to see a glowing, red-hot planet with a molten lava surface," an astrophysicist said.
Hawaii volcano update: Map shows spike in earthquakes, closures latest
Kilauea is not erupting, but a spike in earthquakes prompted the closure of certain areas of the national park as a precaution.
Hawaii volcano eruption warning after spike in earthquakes
The volcano is not erupting, but a "significant spike" in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Iceland volcano lava flows revealed in NASA images
Satellite images show the huge area of Icelandic countryside that has been scorched and coated in cooled lava over the four recent volcanic eruptions.
Life's building blocks may have formed in the cracks of volcanoes
Tiny cracks in the rock were found to filter out and concentrate molecules needed to make the building blocks of life, such as amino acids and nucleotides.
Iceland volcano update as spread of gas plume mapped
The sulfur dioxide plume has now traveled all the way to Ireland and the United Kingdom and is expected to pass over Scandinavia.
Iceland Volcano Update: New Eruption Warning After 'Imminent' Alarm
The Icelandic Meteorological Office said a volcanic eruption could occur in the coming days.
Iceland volcano update: Magma nearing eruption levels again
"A new eruption could start with very little notice, less than 30 minutes," the Icelandic Meteorological Office said in a statement.
"Extraordinary" fossil discoveries reveal plants from 30 million years ago
Despite their age, some of the plant specimens preserve delicate soft tissues, such as those of the fruits and seeds.
Iceland volcano update: River of lava seen from space
The orange glow of lava pumping out of a fissure in the ground during the most recent Icelandic eruption was captured on Thursday.
Iceland volcano update as webcams show lava fountains up to 260 feet tall
The new eruption marks the third time a volcano has erupted in the same region of Iceland in the past three months.
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Geologists reveal how much carbon dioxide Yellowstone emits
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientist Michael Poland made the point that the rate is nothing compared to what humans pump into the atmosphere.
Kīlauea volcano rumbles, eruption "potential outcome", USGS says
Scientists are on alert as the Hawaii volcano has shown an uptick in earthquakes over the past couple of days.
Scientists warn ground below Icelandic town could collapse after volcano
"The risk from crack movements is now estimated to be considerable," the Icelandic Met Office said in a statement.
Iceland volcano update as livestreams show lava bursting from ground
Lava began to spill out early on Sunday as a new fissure burst open right next to the town of Grindavík, which had been evacuated on Saturday.
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Iceland volcano could bring "boundless" power
Creating equipment that can withstand the conditions of a magma chamber is a big roadblock to using volcanoes as a power source.
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Trees could help predict volcanic eruptions, say geologists
A new study found that changes in vegetation before and after volcanic eruptions can be seen from space, a possible new way to detect them.
Iceland volcano disruption could be 'days weeks or months,' scientist warns
Thousands of people have been evacuated from the area near the volcano and it is unlikely they will be able to return home any time soon.
NASA releases images of Iceland volcano eruption from space
The heat being thrown out from the erupting volcano was picked up in infrared images from a NASA/NOAA satellite orbiting the Earth.
Hidden mountain range discovered in world's strongest ocean current
Scientists made the discovery among the strong, swirling currents, lying around 13,100 feet below the surface between Tasmania and Antarctica.
Brand new volcanic island seen growing from space
The new Japanese island of Niijima is situated about a mile off the coast of Iwo Jima, which itself is about 750 miles south of Tokyo.
Iceland volcano update as scientists baffled as to what happens next
A reduction in volcanic activity around a magma dike has left officials uncertain as to what may come next.
Mysterious objects found underwater in potentially "mind-blowing" discovery
The artifacts are made from obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass—typically jet-black in color—formed by the rapid cooling of lava.
Video shows man throwing snowball in Hawaii as volcano covered in snow
A "Kona low" has hit Hawaii over the last 24 hours, dropping snow on the Big Island's highest peaks.
Iceland volcano update as eruption chances shift
Scientists have downgraded the likelihood of an imminent eruption after a decrease in seismic activity, but cautioned that one was still possible.
Destructive Iceland volcano eruption? Here's What to Know
Residents in southwest Iceland have been evacuated from their homes following major tectonic activity.
Iceland volcano activity shrouded in mystery as storm hits
Fierce gales and rain are expected to complicate efforts to monitor elevated tectonic activity under the Scandinavian nation.
Fact Check: Is volcanic activity spiking around the world?
Reports of eruptions around the world have led some to believe global volcanic activity is spiking.
Nearly 50 volcanos are erupting at the same time
Forty-six volcanos are in a continuous eruptive state worldwide, with attention turning to several displaying signs of activity.
Nineteen volcanos erupt at the same time
Three new volcanos were added to a list that shows 19 volcanos erupting simultaneously.