A few years ago, advances in analytical approaches to studying fossils prompted researchers to become more interested in the ...

Jan. 10, 2025 — A new study based on the sampling and analysis of volcanic ash at Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands, located off Africa's northwest coast, suggests that the composition ...

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Naples Italy area at 1:25 a.m. local time Thursday, causing some building and car ...

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's administration Wednesday from enforcing portions of an executive order ...

Authorities say a man passing through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants ...

An erupting Hawaii volcano once again began shooting fountains of lava that reached hundreds of feet high on Tuesday.

The Supreme Court has weighed in twice on President Donald Trump’s rapid-fire efforts to remake the federal government.

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been erupting since December 23, 2024. But, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), lava fountains reached up to 600 feet high ...

Around the shores of this lake in southwestern Guatemala, Maya artisans have come together to showcase their crafts, be it by ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano's 11th eruption since December spawned a lava tornado or "lavanado" on Feb. 26. Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members 12 ...

Southerly winds have brought volcanic gas to Hawaiʻi and Maui ... Standard face masks do not block sulfur dioxide but can help limit inhalation of ash and Pele’s hair. Other recommendations ...

“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. It was a dark ...