A cosmic explosion with an energy level equivalent to the output of a billion of suns went unnoticed by astronomers — until they caught the "echo" of this so-called gamma-ray burst, that is.

Lassen Peak had its most powerful explosion in a series of eruptions that occurred between 1914 and 1917. Take a look at ...

Far beneath the ocean near Japan, scientists have discovered that the magma system linked to the most powerful eruption of the Holocene is slowly rebuilding. By using seismic imaging, researchers ...

Klyuchevskoy volcano in eastern Russia began erupting shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks shook the same area. "A descent of hot lava is observed on the western ...