Geologists say the latest Kilauea eruption in the Southwest Rift Zone left behind vibrant sulfur deposits. While it looks like spray paint, the yellow lines are actually crystals made of sulfur.

High in the Canadian Arctic is a glacier-carved valley that is like none other on Earth. Borup Fiord Pass on Ellesmere Island, shown in the top image, is the only known place where sulfur from a ...

This allows the miners easier access to sulfur deposits and provides a constant rejuvenation of supply. Miners make less than 25 U.S. cents per pound according to Grunewald and often times carry ...

“The northeastern United States has the highest sulfur deposits, ranging from 25 lb. to 40 lb per acre per year,” says Farm Journal Staff Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

Some jobs are harder than others and perhaps one of the toughest jobs in the world is the backbreaking hike into an active volcano, mining, then hauling out large blocks of sulfur.

With 1.2 miles of gentle terrain, this new boardwalk is perfect for families, casual hikers, and photographers to capture the sulfur deposits, steam vents, and expansive views of the Kīlauea Caldera.

The sulfur industry is estimated to be worth about US$13 billion and is expected to grow in the coming years. Mined sulfur is not as pure as that refined through the above processes, so it does ...

The sulfur leaves a pale yellow stain that almost seems to glow in the lower image, a photo taken from a helicopter in July 2006. High in the Canadian Arctic is a glacier-carved valley that is ...