A recent study reveals that the Poás volcano has changed its eruption pattern, redefining the global ash-related risk map.

Understanding what triggers large volcanic eruptions is crucial for hazard assessment, but the exact mechanism driving these ...

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples over the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kilauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!” ...

A paper published in Nature Communications suggests that dissolved gases returning into cooling magma, rather than escaping ...

A new detection method called “Jerk” could dramatically improve how scientists forecast volcanic eruptions. By using a single ...

Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. This photo shows the gap between the south (left) and ...

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano eruption sent lava 1,000 feet into the air and forced officials to close parts of the national park.

Currently, scientists struggle to forecast volcano eruption events, as no universally reliable, real-time eruption forecasting framework is available. Instead, researchers often rely on retrospective ...

Since 2000, specialists at the National Museum of Natural History have produced the world’s foremost report on active volcanoes Sally Sennert Did you know that there are between 40 and 50 volcanoes ...

In 2026, a growing number of thrill-seeking travelers are flying across continents to witness active volcanic eruptions up close. Dubbed “volcano chasing,” the trend blends adventure tourism, social ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image of active volcano shows magma pressure inside volcanoes can destabilize slopes and trigger collapse. (CREDIT: YouTube / CC ...