Yellowstone eruptions may be driven by shifts in Earth's crust, rather than a deep well of magma, study finds.

Mount Etna's strange lava has long perplexed scientists, but new research reveals that the volcano formed in a bizarre way — ...

By reconstructing a 700,000-year history of Methana volcano, geologists found a prehistoric phase when it appeared inactive ...

Predicting volcanic eruptions before they occur is valuable for obvious reasons. The earlier scientists detect signs of an imminent eruption, the more time people will have to evacuate potentially ...

Volcanoes are Earth’s geologic architects. They’ve created more than 80 percent of our planet’s surface, laying the foundation that has allowed life to thrive. Their explosive force crafts mountains ...

Lava flowing down from volcano - Gani Pradana Ongko Prastowo/Getty Images Predicting volcanic eruptions before they occur is valuable for obvious reasons. The earlier scientists detect signs of an ...