A volcanic formation known as Pele’s hair is produced when air-filled magma is stretched, according to a new study by a team ...

Most volcanoes form at the boundaries of Earth's tectonic plates, which are huge slabs of crust and upper mantle that fit together like puzzle pieces. Think of these plates as massive rafts floating ...

Mount Shasta presents a unique challenge that most other active volcanoes don't for USGS scientists. The only place to sample ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Gather your supplies! In this episode we will use everyday materials to learn about the formation of volcanoes. Volcanoes are openings where lava, small rocks, and gas erupt from ...

A scientific expedition in the Barents Sea has revealed a remarkable geological structure hidden beneath the Arctic waters: an active mud volcano formed after the end of the last Ice Age. The ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Image was taken by William F. Foshag, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Mexican scientists have created the first three-dimensional map of Popocatépetl’s interior, revealing multiple ...