Understanding what triggers large volcanic eruptions is crucial for hazard assessment, but the exact mechanism driving these ...

A sightseeing helicopter carrying three people went missing near the summit of Japan's Mount Aso on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 20, local media outlets reported Authorities later found aircraft ...

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.

Volcanoes are both captivating and disastrous. Most are likely familiar with the common short-term dangers associated with them: explosive forces, lava, and even atmospheric particles disrupting air ...

Three bodies have been found in a volcanic crater on one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, a month after a sightseeing helicopter crashed near the area, authorities said on Thursday. The local fire ...

A massive volcanic eruption can cool the planet within months. What happens next may take centuries. Currently, this potential consequence is a large part of current research being conducted on the ...

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of tourists at the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. The ...

A recent study reveals that the Poás volcano has changed its eruption pattern, redefining the global ash-related risk map.