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July 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM

Residents wear masks as volcanic ash blankets villages near erupting volcano

Residents are wearing masks to protect themselves from thick volcanic ash that is blanketing several Indonesian villages as rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted for a second straight day
July 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
ADDS DETAILS OF THE DIGITAL IMPRINTS AT LOWER RIGHT - In photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of the Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki spews volcanic materials during an eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, Monday, July 7, 2025. The watermark at the lower right corner reads: CCTV Mount Lewotobi, Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, with the date and time. (Badan Geologi via AP)
July 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, sending ash cloud 11 miles in the air

Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted with a column of volcanic materials as high as 11 miles into the sky, ash falling on villages and several flights have been cancelled
July 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
ADDS DETAILS OF THE DIGITAL IMPRINTS AT LOWER RIGHT - In photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of the Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki spews volcanic materials during an eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, Monday, July 7, 2025. The watermark at the lower right corner reads: CCTV Mount Lewotobi, Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, with the date and time. (Badan Geologi via AP)
July 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM

Brazilian hiker buried after fatal fall from Indonesian volcano

A Brazilian hiker has been buried in Rio de Janeiro after falling from Mount Rinjani in Indonesia
July 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Estela Marins, back to camera, attends the funeral of her daughter Juliana Marins, who died after falling from the summit of Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, at Parque da Colina cemetery in Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
June 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM

Rescuers retrieve body of Brazilian hiker who fell from Indonesian volcano

Officials say Indonesian rescuers have retrieved the body of a Brazilian hiker who died after falling from the ridge of a volcano
June 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In this image made from AP video, an ambulance carrying the body of Juliana Marins, a Brazilian hiker who fell hundreds of meters from the ridge of a Mount Rinjani and was trapped there for days, leaves the office of Mount Rinjani National Park on the island of Lombok, Indonesia on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo)
June 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends lava shooting 1,000 feet in air

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in spectacular fashion, sending lava shooting 1,000 feet into the sky, according to the United States Geological Survey.
June 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The south Halemaʻumaʻu crater of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is shown on June 20, 2025.
June 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Eruption at Kilauea sends lava shooting 1,000 feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in spectacular fashion, sending lava shooting 1,000 feet into the sky, according to the United States Geological Survey.
June 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Video: Eruption at Kilauea sends lava shooting 1,000 feet
June 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM

Indonesia volcano spews towering column of ash

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations.
June 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
VIDEO:  Indonesia volcano spews towering column of ash
June 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM

Video shows Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupting

Indonesian Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to about 5 miles from the crater, reports the Associated Press.
June 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Indonesian Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to about 5 miles from the crater, reports the Associated Press.
1 month ago

Tourists speak out after fleeing clouds of ash in Mt. Etna eruption

A massive eruption sent tourists running and thick clouds of gas and molten rock spewing into the air as Mount Etna erupted on Italy’s island of Sicily on Monday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tourists speak out after fleeing clouds of ash in Mt. Etna eruption
1 month ago

Tourists race to flee Mt. Etna eruption

A massive eruption at Mt. Etna on the Italian island of Sicily, created a massive plume of toxic gas, ash, and rock, sending thousands of tourists running for safety.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tourists race to flee Mt. Etna eruption
1 month ago

Hawaiian volcano shoots lava to height of Empire State Building

The Kilauea volcano erupted on Hawaii's Big Island, shooting 1,000-foot lava fountains into the night sky.
1 month ago
Spectacular Lava Show: Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again
1 month ago

Kilauea volcano lights up Hawaii sky with spectacular lava display

The Kilauea volcano erupted on Hawaii's Big Island, shooting 1,000-foot lava fountains into the night sky.
1 month ago
The Kilauea volcano erupted on Hawaii's Big Island, shooting 1,000-foot lava fountains into the night sky.
2 months ago

Scientists solve mystery of 'zombie' volcano displaying signs of eruption for decades

The Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia has not erupted for 250,000 years.
2 months ago
The Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia has not erupted for 250,000 years.
2 months ago

Hidden magma cap discovered at Yellowstone National Park

Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a massive eruption.
2 months ago
The Grand Prismatic hot spring is among the national parks myriad hydrothermal features created by the Yellowstone supervolcano. Photographed  on July  22, 2014 in Yellowstone National Park, WY.
4 months ago

Why volcanologists believe Mount Spurr is getting closer to eruption

Alaska's Mount Spurr, an active volcano near the most populated region in the state, is getting even closer to an eruption, according to volcanologists.
4 months ago
Aerial view of Mt Spurr along the western edge of Cook Inlet between Anchorage, Alaska.
4 months ago

'Lavanado' spotted spinning as Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

The latest eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii brought more than tall bursts of fiery red lava and billowing smoke: A so-called "lavanado" was spotted spinning inside the crater.
4 months ago
VIDEO: 'Lavanado' spotted spinning as Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii
5 months ago

Skiers seek ultimate thrill on erupting Mount Etna

The professional skiers made their way down Sicily's Mount Etna with a glowing lava field alongside them.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Skiers seek ultimate thrill on erupting Mount Etna
5 months ago

Alaska's Mount Spurr could be on the precipice of eruption, volcanologists warn

An active volcano near Alaska's most populated city could be on the brink of eruption, according to scientists who are constantly monitoring a potential threat.
5 months ago
Mount Spurr summit crater viewed from the southeast on February 7, 2025 during a helicopter gas and photo survey.
5 months ago

Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano

An eruption could impact the most populated city in Alaska.
5 months ago
Uptick in earthquakes could signal possible eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano
5 months ago

Underwater volcano could erupt off western US this year

Scientists are predicting that a mile-deep volcano off the West Coast will erupt this year.
5 months ago
In this image released by the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory at NOAA, a 3D image of Axial Seamount bathymetry is shown.
5 months ago

Hawaii volcano erupts again, with fountains reaching 120 feet

One of the world’s most active volcanoes, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, erupted for the seventh time since December on Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
5 months ago
In this photo provided by the National Park Service, an eruption takes place on the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Dec. 23, 2024.
5 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for 7th time since December

Halema’uma’u is one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
5 months ago
Halema’uma’u is one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
6 months ago

'Shocking scene' reported after Kilauea's latest eruption

The National Park Service is cautioning people to heed safety precautions while watching volcanic activity since the latest eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.
6 months ago
In this photo provided by the National Park Service, an eruption takes place on the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Dec. 23, 2024.
6 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again

Kilauea, which is located on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, last erupted in September.
6 months ago
Kilauea, which is located on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, last erupted in September.
8 months ago

This volcano, previously dormant for 800 years, is erupting again

A once long-dormant volcano in Iceland is erupting again and impacting activity at a populated region nearby.
8 months ago
A new volcanic eruption that started on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, Nov.20, 2024.
8 months ago

Dramatic footage shows lava raging at Iceland volcano

The volcano, on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, has erupted seven times this year.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Dramatic footage shows lava raging at Iceland volcano
10 months ago

What to know as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the most active in the world, is erupting again, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.
10 months ago
Hawaii Kilauea Eruption is seen on the  Big Island on Sept. 18, 2024.
10 months ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the most active in the world, is erupting again in a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is now closed to the public.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again
10 months ago

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again

One of the world’s most active volcanos is erupting, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.
10 months ago
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again
10 months ago

Northern lights shine as lava spews from erupting volcano in Iceland

Natural phenomena collide as an erupting volcano and the northern lights join forces to illuminate the night sky over Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Northern lights shine as lava spews from erupting volcano in Iceland
10 months ago

Iceland volcano erupts again

A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting for the sixth time since December, spewing lava through a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
10 months ago
VIDEO:  Iceland volcano erupts again
1 year ago

Mount Etna puts on a stunning show as it roars into action

Mount Etna roared into action early on Thursday morning, causing partial flight disruptions at Italy's Catania airport.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Mount Etna puts on a stunning show as it roars into action
1 year ago

Drone footage captures Europe's Mount Etna roaring with lava

Drone footage shows hot ash and lava spewing from Mt. Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes. The eruption temporarily shut down the local airport.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Drone footage captures Europe's Mount Etna roaring with lava
1 year ago

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again in remote area

Kilauea started erupting early Monday in a remote area, the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again in remote area
1 year ago

Kilauea eruption prompts red alert on Hawaii's Big Island

Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has begun to erupt again, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
1 year ago
Kilauea began erupting about 12:30 AM HST, June 3, 2024 south of the caldera and north of the Koa'e fault system and Hilina Pali Road, within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
1 year ago

USGS raises alert level after Kilauea eruption 

Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. 
1 year ago
Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. 
1 year ago

Iceland volcano dramatically erupts for 5th time since December

A volcano near Grindavík, Iceland, erupted, sending lava over 160 feet into the air. Residents and tourists at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa were evacuated.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Iceland volcano dramatically erupts for 5th time since December
1 year ago

Icelandic authorities evacuate major tourist attraction after volcanic eruption

Lava and smoke can be seen spewing hundreds of feet into the air.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Icelandic authorities evacuate major tourist attraction after volcanic eruption
1 year ago

Volcanic eruption spews lava over 160 feet

Grindavík sits roughly 30 miles south of Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik.  
1 year ago
A volcano spews lava in Grindavik, Iceland, May 29, 2024.
1 year ago

An Iceland volcano starts erupting again, spewing lava into the sky

A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting, spewing red streams of lava and triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
1 year ago
A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting, spewing red streams of lava and triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
1 year ago

Evacuations underway as Iceland volcano reawakens

Evacuations are underway in Iceland after a volcano reawakened and erupted.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Evacuations underway as Iceland volcano reawakens
1 year ago

Active Hawaiian volcano could erupt like a 'stomp-rocket toy,' new study finds

Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, could see more of the type of 'rocket toy'-like eruptions that contributed to the severe lava flow in 2018.
1 year ago
Lava is blurred as it erupts from a Kilauea volcano fissure, above treetops, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 17, 2018 in Kapoho, Hawaii.
1 year ago

Volcano erupts in Indonesia, spewing ash into the sky

Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupted on Monday morning, spewing thick columns of gray ash thousands of feet into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Volcano erupts in Indonesia, spewing ash into the sky
1 year ago

Volcanic eruption sends lava flowing towards sea in Iceland

A volcanic eruption that began over the weekend sent a “large lobe of lava” flowing towards the protective barriers of the town Grindavik, the Icelandic Met Office said.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Volcanic eruption sends lava flowing towards sea in Iceland
1 year ago

Volcano in southern Iceland erupts

A volcano in southern Iceland is spewing lava for the fourth time since December.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Volcano in southern Iceland erupts
1 year ago

Volcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December

A volcano on Iceland's southwestern coast erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, prompting an evacuation, officials said.
1 year ago
The skyline of Reykjavik is against the backdrop of an orange-colored sky due to molten lava flowing out from a fissure on the Reykjanes peninsula north of the evacuated town of Grindavik, western Iceland, March 16, 2024.
1 year ago

Iceland volcano erupts

A volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula for the fourth time since December, forcing residents to evacuate as lava spewed.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Iceland volcano erupts
1 year ago

Volcano erupts in Iceland for 3rd time in 2 months

A volcano began erupting in southwestern Iceland early Thursday, sending lava jets as high as 80 meters, the country’s weather office said.
1 year ago
A view of lava near to the road to Grindavík, close to the exit for the blue lagoon, in Grindavik, Iceland, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
1 year ago

Volcano erupts in Iceland for 3rd time in 2 months

A volcano is erupting in Iceland for the third time in two months, sending lava jets hundreds of feet into the air, officials say.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Volcano erupts in Iceland for 3rd time in 2 months
1 year ago

Lava smolders in Iceland as volcanic eruption eases

Stunning drone footage captured a lava field smoldering near Grindavik, Iceland, as the nearby volcanic eruptions have started to subside.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Lava smolders in Iceland as volcanic eruption eases