Magma

Volcanoes, explained

Volcanoes, explained

Volcanoes, explained

Volcanoes blow smoke rings. Here's how they do it.

Volcanoes blow smoke rings. Here's how they do it.

Volcanoes blow smoke rings. Here's how they do it.

Iceland's eruptions quiet down—but the end likely isn't near

Iceland's eruptions quiet down—but the end likely isn't near

Iceland's eruptions quiet down—but the end likely isn't near

Is Iceland's latest eruption the most dangerous yet?

Is Iceland's latest eruption the most dangerous yet?

Is Iceland's latest eruption the most dangerous yet?

Iceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruption

Iceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruption

Iceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruption

Crystal lava shards offer a peek into a volcano’s underworld

Crystal lava shards offer a peek into a volcano’s underworld

Crystal lava shards offer a peek into a volcano’s underworld

Volcanoes don’t erupt on schedule—but they have been in Iceland

Volcanoes don’t erupt on schedule—but they have been in Iceland

Volcanoes don’t erupt on schedule—but they have been in Iceland

Iceland has entered a new volcanic era

Iceland has entered a new volcanic era

Iceland has entered a new volcanic era

The source of Turkey's volcanoes lies more than 1,000 miles away

The source of Turkey's volcanoes lies more than 1,000 miles away

The source of Turkey's volcanoes lies more than 1,000 miles away

Surprise magma pocket hints at more 'ticking time bombs'

Surprise magma pocket hints at more 'ticking time bombs'

Surprise magma pocket hints at more 'ticking time bombs'

Eruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity

Eruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity

Eruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity

A chunk of Yellowstone the size of Chicago has been pulsing. Why?

A chunk of Yellowstone the size of Chicago has been pulsing. Why?

A chunk of Yellowstone the size of Chicago has been pulsing. Why?

Magma speed record set by Icelandic volcano

Magma speed record set by Icelandic volcano

Magma speed record set by Icelandic volcano

Magma found simmering under an 'extinct' volcano. Here's what that means.

Magma found simmering under an 'extinct' volcano. Here's what that means.

Magma found simmering under an 'extinct' volcano. Here's what that means.

What's the Difference Between Magma and Lava?

What's the Difference Between Magma and Lava?

What's the Difference Between Magma and Lava?

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