Research led by Earth scientists at the University of Southampton has uncovered evidence of rhythmic surges of molten mantle ...

A plume of molten rock rising from the depths of the Earth in heartbeat-like pulses is slowly tearing Africa apart—and will one day create a new ocean. This is the conclusion of an international team ...

Scientists have detected deep pulses in the Earth beneath Africa – and it could tear the continent apart. The pulses are made ...

The Moon’s surface has two main rock types: white highland anorthosite and dark lowland basalt. While both are common on the ...

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Discover volcanoes around the world that you can climb safely—guided hikes, epic views, and fiery landscapes await from Japan ...

The recent discovery of a lunar lava tube hints at a hidden network of caves that could provide shelter for future explorers. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (illustrated with Earth in the ...

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has erupted with dramatic force, darkening skies and shaking ground across Indonesia’s Flores Island ...

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia has erupted, spewing towering columns of hot ash. Authorities ...

Because of potential water and a source of heat, Olympus Mons has been suggested as a place to look for potential alien life; ...

A discovery of lunar glass beads continues to captivate scientists, shedding new light on the Moon’s volcanic history. These ...

The moon was slowly cooling down and running out of steam in its later volcanic stage. Its energy became weak over time.” ...