Nearly 5,000 years ago, if the ground rumbled and the sky grew dark, it would be impossible for ancient agricultural communities to know that miles away a volcano had erupted. Volcanic eruptions were ...

Axial Seamount doesn’t pose a threat to humans, but observing what happens before and after its potential eruption could help ...

A "completely unique" collection of prehistoric stone artifacts have been linked to a "devastating" volcanic eruption.

In 1815, the Indonesian volcano exploded in ... the impacts of past massive eruptions is vital, but the next will happen in a world that is much warmer than before humans began burning large ...

Volcanoes and earthquakes are both natural phenomena driven by the dynamic processes that shape Earth’s interior and surface.

An underwater volcano named The Axial Seamount has shown growing signs of activity, which could lead to a potential eruption ...

Neolithic people on the Danish island Bornholm sacrificed hundreds of stones engraved with sun and field motifs.

This fascinating yet dangerous byproduct of the eruption is named after the Hawaiian volcano deity, Pele. Additionally, the caldera area poses risks such as unstable ground, hidden lava tubes and ...

Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions ...

Volcanic eruptions shaped the destinies of ancient European societies, leading to dramatic cultural shifts and the emergence of sun worship practices among Neolithic communities. Archaeological ...

In January 2022, the undersea volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted spectacularly, becoming one of the most powerful volcanic events of the century. It sent a plume 50 kilometers high, impacting ...