In short, an eruption is a life-threatening spectacle.But while volcanoes may be dangerous, they are increasingly also tourist attractions, offering travellers an incomparable experience of ...

The eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna reminded the world how sudden and unpredictable volcanoes can be. Check out the most ...

While there are no longer volcanoes in New England, evidence suggests there was volcanic activity hundreds of millions of ...

Excessive land use and the felling of trees have seen a decline in the lake's water levels and disturb its equilibrium ...

Mount Etna eruptions are commonly described as ‘Strombolian eruptions’ – though that may not apply to this event ...

At the more explosive end of the scale are Plinian eruptions. These include the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, ...

Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers (miles) into the air, but ...

Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes. It's the most active volcano in Europe. Its activity increased during ...

A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed Monday from Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, but authorities said there was no current danger to the population. Cloud emission had ended ...

Volcanic lakes are some of the most mesmerizing natural wonders. They are formed when water collects in the craters of ...