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Chain of Alaskan islands might really be one monster volcano
By Mindy Weisberger published
Six volcanic islands in the Aleutian archipelago may be linked together in one massive caldera hiding underwater.
Scientists discover exotic new mineral forged in the furnace of a Russian volcano
By Peter Dockrill published
Volcanoes rank among the most destructive and awe-inspiring phenomena on the planet. But these fiery fissures do much more than just destroy.
Huge eruption of Italian volcano sends ash hundreds of feet into the air
By Stephanie Pappas published
An explosion on the slopes of Stromboli sent pyroclastic flow down the Italian volcano on Monday (Nov. 16).
Drones are flying straight into volcanoes, for life-saving science
By Clare Watson published
Researchers have designed specially-adapted drones to fly straight into volcanoes and help gather data from an active volcano in Papua New Guinea.
Newly discovered Yellowstone eruption is one of 'top 5 eruptions of all time'
By Brandon Specktor published
The discovery of two new ancient supereruptions suggests the Yellowstone hotspot might be waning.
Hawaii just got a new 'largest volcano on Earth.' (Condolences to Mauna Loa.)
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists used sonar and gravimeters to measure the gargantuan Pūhāhonu volcano in Hawaii — and it's the world's biggest.
Hiker finds bombs dropped into Mauna Loa volcano in 1935
By Stephanie Pappas published
A hiker in Hawaii rediscovered evidence of a 1935 attempt to use bombs to redirect a lava flow from Mauna Loa's flank.
Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 5: Mysterious volcanoes
By Live Science Staff published
In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at some explosive mysteries that originate deep inside the Earth — volcanoes.
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