Several hundred volcanoes lie dormant beneath the Eifel in western Germany. They are typical examples of what is known as distributed volcanic fields. To better understand their formation and activity ...

Large parts of Germany's Eifel region have been devastated by the recent floods. Its remoteness makes up much of the charm of this mountainous region, but this has also hindered rescue efforts. Much ...

North Rhine-Westphalia is a state of contrasts. With cosmopolitan cities like Cologne, a rich industrial heritage and the spectacular mountain landscapes of the Eifel region, this part of Germany is ...

A VOLCANIC mantle plume under northwest Europe is showing potential signs of activity as geologists suspect "something is brewing" deep underground. A team of scientists from the US has uncovered new ...