Lava : Discovery News

The Moon Is Bursting With Precious Titanium

Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Oct 12, 2011 01:16 PM ET | 0

A new map of the moon has uncovered a trove of areas rich in titanium, which could one day be mined. Read more

Mercury: The Little Planet Full of Surprises

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Sep 29, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

NASA's Mercury Messenger spacecraft is unraveling a more complex planet than anyone had previously imagined. Read more

Ancient Source of Earth's Biggest Eruptions Found

Posted by Jessica Marshall Thu Jul 28, 2011 09:00 AM ET | 0

The magma represents a remnant of the composition of early Earth -- before the crust separated from the mantle as Earth cooled. Read more

Humans Dwarf Volcanoes for CO2 Emissions

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Jun 27, 2011 03:33 PM ET | 0

Analysis shows that People emit more greenhouse gases in three days than all the world's volcanoes do in a year. Read more

Earth: Top 5 Volcano Money Shots [VIDEO]

Posted Fri Mar 25, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

Volcano floor collapses! Glowing lava flows! Spurting magma! We've got it all in this countdown of Discovery News' favorite volcano clips, presented by James Williams. Watch video

Earth: Top 10 Grossest, Coolest, Weirdest Videos of 2010 [VIDEO]

Posted Tue Dec 28, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Discovery News says goodbye to 2010 with a rundown of our top 10 grossest, coolest and weirdest videos: Everything from screaming tadpoles and flying snakes to fire tornados and glowing lava pools. Watch video

Earth: Top 10 Grossest, Coolest, Weirdest Videos of 2010

Earth: Hawaii Volcano Explodes Into Sea [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

When lava flows from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii enter the sea, explosions abound. James Williams gets an explanation from Discovery News' Michael Reilly. Watch video

Earth: Hawaii Volcano Shows Technicolor Lava [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Volcanologists can observe bubbling lava pools through smoke and haze thanks to thermal imaging. Discovery News' Michael Reilly talks us through the amazing visuals. Watch video

Earth: Hawaii Volcano Shows Technicolor Lava

Volcano Death Toll Rises After New Eruption: Big Pics

Posted Fri Nov 5, 2010 12:15 PM ET | 0

Indonesia's most active volcano killed 77 people Friday in its biggest eruption in over a century. Read more

Indonesian Volcano Explodes in New Eruption: Big Pic

Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 11:15 AM ET | 0

A huge gray cloud of ash and hot gas shot high above the mountain and tumbled down in a deadly avalanche. Read more

Indonesia's Mount Merapi Volcano Erupts: Big Pic

Posted Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:55 AM ET | 0

Thousands fled as Mount Merapi emitted searing clouds and volcanic ash. Read more

Volcano Alert Sparks Mass Evacuation: Big Pic

Posted Mon Oct 25, 2010 11:15 AM ET | 0

Seismic activity has escalated dramatically at the volcano on the densely populated island of Java, suggesting an imminent eruption. Read more

Ancient Saudi Lava Field Triggered Quakes

Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Mon Sep 27, 2010 08:48 AM ET | 0

A series of earthquakes in Saudi Arabia is a reminder that ancient lava fields are never fully asleep. Read more

Indonesian Volcano's Forked Eruption: Big Pics

Posted Tue Sep 7, 2010 01:05 PM ET | 0

A new round of ominous explosions rocked Mount Sinabung over the weekend. Read more

Up Close With a Restless Hawaiian Volcano

Posted Thu Aug 19, 2010 08:04 PM ET | 0

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano got frisky this summer, devouring roads, houses, and forests in lava flows, and forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Check out the dramatic scene of its latest eruption. Read more