The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard

Tragic slips in the Bay of Plenty highlight how geology, heavy rainfall and climate change are combining to amplify a largely ...
National Geographic news

When was Pompeii really destroyed? Experts can’t seem to agree.

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 ...

If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should

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

Skiers Hit The Slopes On Mount Etna During Most Recent Eruption

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.
IFLScience

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

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 ...
Yahoo

Mount Kilauea Halemaʻumaʻu eruption on Hawaii's Big Island has resumed

Mount Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island has resumed its on-and-off eruptions, which have been captivating residents and visitors for nearly a year. The eruption is currently contained within Hawaii ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

No ‘eruption threat’ at Mount Rainier, scientists say

No, there was no “eruption threat” or sudden seismic tremor activity at Mount Rainier. But there is an eruption of backlash for an article that stoked fears with some faulty reporting. If you were ...
The New York Times

Mount Semeru Erupts and Rains Ash on Villages

Mount Semeru on the island of Java is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. Its latest eruption forced hundreds to flee their homes. By Jin Yu Young and Muktita Suhartono Mount Semeru, one of ...
Newsday

Volcano eruption forces the rescue of more than 170 climbers on Indonesia's Mount Semeru

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities said Thursday they helped more than 170 climbers who were caught a day earlier by Mount Semeru’s sudden eruption to return to safety as the seismic activity ...
Boston Herald

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts, blanketing villages with ash and prompting evacuations

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, erupted Wednesday, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities to ...
MyNorthwest.com

Viral ‘eruption threat’ at ‘America’s deadliest volcano’ Mount Rainier not accurate, PNSN says

Mount Rainier’s seismic sensors showed unusual activity for several days, prompting widespread attention online, but experts told KIRO 7 News the readings came from a malfunctioning instrument rather ...