Volcanoes are rumbling in both the Arctic and the tropics of North America, while other eruptions continue on an Italian island and in the frozen tundra of Russia. Continue reading →

NASA and USGS scientists found the ideal (and safest) spot to see the eruption of Paluweh volcano: 705 kilometers (438 miles) above the Earth. Continue reading →

Plant fossils from Pakistan bolster the theory that a gigantic volcanic eruption in Siberia was responsible for the largest extinction event in Earth's history. ->

The Kizimen volcano is acting up. A new image from space shows an ash plume, lava and debris flows down the mountain flanks. ->

Happy burst-day! One hotspot on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, the Halema'uma'u crater, will mark its fifth anniversary of constant eruption on March 19. ->

A helicopter buzzes four active volcanoes using camera gear that lets you change perspective mid-flight. ->

There is surfing, and then there's this: volcano surfing. The extreme sport involves sliding down the side of an active volcano at speeds of up to 50 MPH. Yah, it's about as crazy as it sounds. But gosh does it look like fun! The sport was invented by Darryn Webb back in 2005 when he [...]

When a volcano calls to this man, he answers by laying down on the rim and watching for hours at a time.