Olympus Mons, a shield volcano on Mars, is the largest volcano in the solar system, measuring approximately 370 miles in diameter and 26 kilometers in height. The formation of Olympus Mons and three ...

One of the most active volcanoes in the world is gearing up for a spectacular eruption, according to the United States ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. What drives a volcano to erupt? What are the conditions of the stored magma prior to eruption? By using laboratory experiments, Stephanie Grocke ...

A strange seismic event off the coast of Africa has led scientists to a mighty finding: the discovery of the largest underwater volcanic eruption ever recorded. The eruption also may explain a weird ...

This stunning astronaut photo shows the natural beauty of Japan's Aso Caldera — a giant crater-like bowl containing 17 different volcanoes, leftover from major eruptions spanning over 200,000 years.