Learn how ash from volcanic eruptions can alter ice content in clouds, influencing how Earth handles radiation.

Fortunately for residents of California, Oregon and Washington, Axial Seamount doesn't erupt explosively, so it poses zero ...

May 14, 2025 — Using advanced technology that analyzes tiny gas bubbles trapped in crystal, a team of scientists has precisely mapped how magma storage evolves as Hawaiian volcanoes ...

Kilauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH.

This was the start of the dream of KMT: The Krafla Magma Testbed, named for the volcanic system in Iceland. It’s a dream that ...

A researcher monitoring Axial Seamount, 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, says the eruption is expected to happen before the ...

A family ski holiday is a great time to try some snowy science experiments, especially if you live somewhere where there's ...

While you’re at it, you can learn how scientists are studying local volcanoes, and pick up some pointers about staying safe in the event of a big eruption. The U.S. Geological Survey’s ...