MANILA, Philippines — A lava flow collapse at Mayon Volcano in Albay generated a pyroclastic density current (PDC) on Tuesday morning, state volcanologists said. A PDC is a rapid, ground-hugging surge of intensely hot gas,

Dhaka, May 6 -- Shiveluch, one of the most active volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and the northernmost active volcano in the region, continues to show near-daily volcanic activity, according to satellite observations.

The latest lava fountaining episode of an erupting Hawaii volcano reached 1,000 feet high Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway because of falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash. The fountaining ...

Kilauea spewed lava on Thursday, April 9, as Episode 44 of the Hawaiian volcano’s eruption began.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the new eruption started at 11:10 am, with

Lava is molten rock from a volcano that reaches the Earth’s surface. Liquid rock below the Earth’s surface is referred to as magma. More than 50% of the world’s active volcanoes above sea level encircle the Pacific Ocean, forming the “Ring of Fire.”

A powerful volcanic eruption sends molten lava shooting into the air, creating a dramatic and intense natural scene. The glowing orange lava contrasts sharply with the dark silhouette of the volcano and the fading light of the sky. Smoke and heat rise from ...

By reconstructing a 700,000-year history of Methana volcano, geologists found a prehistoric phase when it appeared inactive on the surface, despite magma building up below ground