Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years
Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, began erupting for the first time, ending its longest quiet period in recorded history.
Tue Nov 29 2022
As Etna lights up the sky, mud pools holds clues to what it does next
Scientists say that mud pools several kilometres from Europe's tallest active volcano hold the key to predicting what it will do next.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Volcano eruption in Russia's Far East lures 'daredevil' tourists
The Klyuchevskaya Sopka on Kamchatka is the tallest volcano in Eurasia and one of the largest active volcanoes in the world.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spews clouds of ash
The 2,963 m (9,721 ft) high Merapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and is already on the country's second highest alert level.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava in new eruption
Indonesias most active volcano erupted Wednesday with a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) down its slopes.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Evacuation begins as Indonesia's most active volcano rumbles
Authorities warned that Merapi could erupt at any time, possibly sending hot gas clouds down its slopes up to 5 kilometers.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Volcano on Indonesia's Bali island at highest alert level, thousands evacuated
Nearly 10,000 people have been evacuated so far and that number was expected to rise, officials said.
Fri Sep 22 2017
M'sian found dead in Indonesia's Mount Rinjani
A Malaysian man was found dead in the Aik Kalak hot springs located in the vicinity of Mount Rinjani, an active volcano on Lombok Island yesterday.
Wed Nov 09 2016
The Deadly Eruption of Mount Sinabung
Sinabung is one of 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Mon May 23 2016
Indonesia volcano eruption kills three: official
Three people died and four others were critically injured Saturday after a highly active volcano in western Indonesia erupted violently.
Sat May 21 2016
Why does the Philippines have so many disasters?
Geography has not been kind to the Philippines with six to nine typhoons making landfall every year, almost 900 earthquakes annually and more than 20 active volcanoes.
Wed Nov 13 2013
Mexico City activates volcano contingency plan
Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera Monday activated Operation Popocatepetl, a contingency plan for major eruption from active volcano.
Tue May 14 2013
Five feared dead after Philippine volcano explosion
Five killed and seven are injured after one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes spewed a giant ash cloud.
Tue May 07 2013