History has seen some monstrous volcanic eruptions, from Mount Pinatubo's weather-cooling burp to the explosion of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai on the island nation of Tonga. The power of such ...

Volcanic eruptions are one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces. They can alter landscapes, affect weather patterns, and even change the course of human history. One such event ...

In the summer of 1831, strange things began to happen in the skies over Europe and North America. The sun shimmered blue and ...

Historic records are also helping estimate the potential health risks of large eruptions. In 1783, a choking haze of sulphurous aerosols formed following a series of volcanic eruptions that ...

There are currently no active volcanoes in New England, but they did once exist in the region and they created some of the landforms you can see today. The Ossipee Mountains are an example of a “ring ...

In the U.S. and its territories, there are 161 potentially active volcanoes. The Mauna Loa volcano erupted on Sunday, spewing ash and lava on Hawaii's Big Island, making it the first eruption from ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For all Earth’s roughly 4.5 billion year history, volcanic ...

Tice and his co-authors analyzed the rock formations within the crater to better understand Mars's volcanic and hydrological history. The team used the Planetary Instrument for X-ray ...

First, researchers should tie in models and geological evidence for past climates with historical volcanic records. Second, they should explore how volcanic cooling might interact with ...