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Mount Etna erupts during the holidays, ending an active volcanic year in a grand finale

Learn more about Mount Etna’s most recent eruption and why 2025 had a series of activity that fascinated researchers.

Photos: The Year in Volcanic Activity

In this photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, ...
Nature

Pyroclastic Density Currents And Volcanic Flow Dynamics

Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) represent some of the most formidable and complex volcanic phenomena, characterised by a turbulent mixture of solid particles and gases that surge down slopes at ...

Massive volcano erupts six times in one day spewing ash clouds and raging torrents of mud in Indonesia

A huge volcano has erupted six times in one day, sending an enormous 1.2 kilometre column of ash into the air.Dramatic ...

Kilauea’s summit eruption reaches one-year milestone with a new episode of towering fountains

After a year of explosive episodes, the summit continues inflating with fountaining possible as early as Wednesday.

Mount Semeru erupts sending ash 3,900ft into air as flowing mud devastates towns

Mount Semeru, in East Java, Indonesia, has been on a high level active alert for several years. The eruption has left ...
IFLScience

In 1815, The Largest Eruption In Recorded History Plunged Earth Into A Volcanic Winter

The 1815 eruption produced 60 megatons of sulfur, and as a result, average global temperatures dropped by around 3°C (5.4°F).
Ancient Origins

Pompeii Victims' Heavy Wool Cloaks Challenge Eruption Date

The victims of the Pompeii eruption wore heavy wool cloaks and tunics, suggesting different environmental conditions in summer. (University of Valencia) ...