Mass extinction events throughout Earth’s history are characterized as significant disruptions to life on the planet. There have been five major extinction events that have fundamentally changed how ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. How and if a volcano explodes depends on how and when bubbles of ...

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, ...

Forecasting volcanic eruptions in time to alert authorities and populations remains a major global challenge. In a study ...

Volcanoes in India are a fascinating yet rare geological phenomenon. These natural formations result from the movement of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust. While some volcanoes in India remain ...

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 ...

One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii's Big Island. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano's Halemaumau ...