Volcano

Indonesia’s Kawah Ijen volcano appears to glow electric blue at night, but the colour does not come from lava. Instead, burning sulphur gases create this rare and dangerous natural spectacle.

Iran’s sleeping volcano, Taftan show signs of awakening after 700,000 years

After 700,000 years of near silence, Iran’s Taftan volcano is showing signs of underground movement. Satellite data reveals rising ground, prompting scientists to closely monitor the ancient giant.

Volcanic ash plumes impact flight services; Air India cancels flights, inspects aircraft

Air India said it has cancelled four flights on Tuesday -- AI 2822 (Chennai-Mumbai), AI 2466 (Hyderabad-Delhi), AI 2444 / 2445 (Mumbai-Hyderabad-Mumbai) and AI 2471/2472 (Mumbai-Kolkata-Mumbai).

Ashes of Hayli Gubbi volcano reaches India, affecting air quality and flights

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after thousands of years, sending ash clouds over India, disrupting flights, and raising air pollution concerns.

This underwater volcano off Oregon coast delays eruption until 2026

Scientists have delayed predictions for Axial Seamount’s next eruption off Oregon’s coast, now expecting it no earlier than mid-to-late 2026.

Why do Volcanoes erupt? The explosive science explained simply

Discover why volcanoes erupt, how magma and gas pressure trigger eruptions and the role of tectonic plates in explosive volcanic activity.

India's lone active volcano erupts again in Barren Island | In Pics

Barren Island is South Asia’s only active volcano and is situated about 140km northeast of Port Blair.

Philippines' Canlaon Reopens Tourism Sites After Kanlaon Volcano Alert Downgrade – All You Need to Know

Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has reopened its tourist sites following the downgrade of Kanlaon Volcano alert to Level 2. Visitors can now safely explore waterfalls, hiking trails, and scenic volcano vistas in this Philippine city.

10 active volcanoes around the world you can actually climb

Climbable active volcanoes around the world—from Ecuador’s Cotopaxi to Sicily’s Mount Etna—offering guided ascents and breathtaking summit views.

10 Pacific Countries That Are Volcanic Hotspots

Explore 10 Pacific countries that are volcanic hotspots in 2025. From Indonesia to the United States, discover the raw beauty of Earth’s most powerful landscapes.

Sicily’s Mount Etna Volcano Erupts Fiercely, Spewing Ash and Smoke: See Pics

On June 2, Mount Etna erupted fiercely, sending ash and lava flows high into the sky. Tourists fled, flights were alerted, and summit access was restricted for safety.

Mysterious steam rises in Yellowstone as new vent appears– Is the supervolcano waking up?

A new column of steam has appeared in Yellowstone National Park, fueled by magma beneath the surface.

Earthquakes under volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

Mount Spurr, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Anchorage, last erupted in 1992, spewing an ash cloud nearly 12 miles (19 kilometers) into the air, prompting flights to be cancelled and people to don masks.

Virgin Australia cancels flights to and from Bali due to volcanic ash

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted at least three times last Saturday, discharging a volcanic ash column that was 9 km (5.6 miles) high.

Indonesia to evacuate 16,000 people after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on Sunday night, followed by a smaller eruption on Monday night, and remains on Indonesia's highest volcanic alert status.

Deadly Eruptions from Mount Lewotobi Force Mass Evacuations, Claim 10 Lives

At least 10 people have died following a series of eruptions from Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Indonesia’s Flores Island, as thick ash and hot debris damaged nearby villages, including a convent. Volcanic material blanketed the area, forcing around 10,000 residents to evacuate, while rescuers search for more victims. The volcano’s alert status has been raised to its highest level, expanding the exclusion zone to 7 kilometers. Indonesia, home to 120 active volcanoes, sits on the seismic “Ring of Fire.” This is the country’s second major eruption in two weeks, following Mount Marapi's eruption in West Sumatra.

Not Mount Everest, but this is the tallest mountain in our solar system; find out where it is

Discover the tallest mountain in our solar system. Learn about its massive size, volcanic activity, and unique features that make it a wonder of planetary science.

Iceland volcano erupts for the sixth time since December; worst in 50 years. Watch fiery display

According to the Met Office, the fissure’s total length reached approximately 3.9 kilometres (2.42 miles) and extended by 1.5 kilometres in just 40 minutes.

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

The total length of the fissure was about 3.9 km (2.42 miles) and had extended by 1.5 km in about 40 minutes, the Icelandic Met Office, which is tasked with monitoring volcanoes, said in a statement.

Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake

There are no reports of people injured, TASS said.

What is cold lava and how it unleashed calamity by killing over 40 in Indonesia?

Cold lava remains hot internally due to chemical reactions within the volcanic material, but its external appearance and behaviour are more akin to wet concrete.

Indonesia volcano erupts, thousands evacuated over Tsunami threat

Indonesia evacuates thousands as Mount Ruang threatens tsunami. Volcanic ash reaches Malaysia. Alert remains high, recalling past tragedies.

A volcano in Antarctica is spewing gold crystals worth Rs 5 lakh every day

Mount Erebus, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, spews around 80 grams of gold into the frigid air of Antarctica daily. This amounts to nearly Rs 5 lakh worth of gold dust being ejected every day.

Chinese tourist dies after falling into active volcano while trying to click a photo

The police have classified the incident as an accident, stating that she lost her footing while attempting to capture a photograph.

Indonesia's Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts Five Times In A Row | Authorities Issue Tsunami Warnings

Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, experienced multiple eruptions starting on April 17. It erupted four times, with lava flows and lightning visible overnight. Falling debris posed a tsunami risk, prompting evacuation efforts by rescue teams. Authorities issued tsunami warnings in response to the eruptions. Watch for details!