Most volcanoes form at the boundaries of Earth's tectonic plates, which are huge slabs of crust and upper mantle that fit together like puzzle pieces. Think of these plates as massive rafts floating ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. How and if a volcano explodes depends on how and when bubbles of ...

The explosiveness of a volcanic eruption depends on how many gas bubbles form in the magma – and when. Until now, it was thought that gas bubbles were formed primarily when the ambient pressure ...

Volcanology encompasses the study of volcanoes, the dynamics of magma ascent, and the mechanisms underlying diverse eruptive phenomena—from effusive lava flows to explosive events. Recent research has ...

Scientists unveil the first 3D images of Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, revealing critical insights into its magma structure ...

My studying three eruptions at the Fagradalsfjall Volcano in Iceland, the team was able to show predictable and rapid microbe ...

The latest eruption of Mount Etna has been marked by continuous explosions, albeit of lower intensity. These eruptions have propelled flames up to 100 meters above the crater's rim, creating a ...

If the theory is proven correct, the consequences could be enormous, spelling a much more risky, explosive future.

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

Klyuchevskoy volcano in eastern Russia began erupting shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks shook the same area. "A descent of hot lava is observed on the western ...

The India Meteorological Department said that the plume of ash, which swept across Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab and Haryana, has now completely exited India.| India News ...