For years, climbing the 3,976-meter Acatenango volcano has been the best way to get a glimpse of Fuego, an active volcano in ...

MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. – For some, Mount Shasta’s summit is a milestone. For others, it’s the office. Mount Shasta presents a unique challenge for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists. With a peak ...

After a six-hour hike up Chile’s Villarrica Volcano, Harriet Coombs was handed an ice axe and told she had to slide down on a plastic sled ...

Kīlauea volcano erupted for the 44th time since Dec. 23, 2024, producing large lava fountains in Hawaii on Thursday.

Volcanoes are Earth’s geologic architects. They’ve created more than 80 percent of our planet’s surface, laying the foundation that has allowed life to thrive. Their explosive force crafts mountains ...