The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological evidence tells us. The ancient city of Herculanum was destroyed by the ...

Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help ...

Mount Etna's latest eruption, which began on New Year's Day, is producing spectacular lava flows. But in response authorities have heightened safety measures—including limits on group sizes, ...

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Mount Etna’s latest eruption, which began on New ...

The volcano eruption on Mt. Etna in Italy has drawn tourists to the area. House fails to override Trump's vetoes of two Republican bills Exclusive: DOGE cuts prompt scramble to feed troops at remote ...

Archaeologists unearthed a fresco depicting a peahen that mirrors a peacock found on another part of the same wall. Archaeological Park of Pompeii When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., ash and ...

Lava flows from Mount Etna on Sicily following a new eruption on January 1, 2026. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / NASA / Public Domain Mount Etna on Sicily entered a new phase of volcanic eruption on New ...

The authorities closed access to part of Mount Baldy, the tallest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California. They cited dangerous and unpredictable terrain and weather. By Neil Vigdor ...

A little volcanic eruption wasn't going to stop these winter warriors from enjoying a day on the slopes. Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Italy and started spewing ash just after Christmas.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...