New research uncovers a hidden magma layer deep beneath Yellowstone’s surface that may be preventing the supervolcano from ...

Though perhaps not well known to the general public, Axial Seamount is considered a key window into Earth's geology. Axial is significant because it sits atop the Juan de Fuca Ridge, the region where ...

Scientists discovered a magma cap underneath Yellowstone National Park’s surface that may act as a lid to prevent the supervolcano from erupting. Photo by Chris Leipelt via Unsplash It’s no secret ...

Conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer Dee Boersma (at ... The coastlines are sculpted by explosive volcanic eruptions and erosion, providing cracks and lava tunnels where ...

It’s no secret that a super volcano lies miles beneath the surface of Yellowstone National Park, but all this time researchers knew little beyond that — until now. A team of researchers ...

Indonesia Quiz, Part 1 Separated by seas and made up of thousands of islands, Indonesia is a big country with rich wildlife, warm people, and a long history. See how much you know about this Asian ...

National Geographic/Bertie Gregory The Galapagos – clouds settle on what looks like verdant mesas. Instead, they are active volcanoes, though not rumbling at the moment. On the black lava beach ...

Icelands Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted April 14 2010 spewing aircraftharming ash over most of Europe It could cause Katla its neighboring larger volcano to erupt NGC looks at Eyjafjallajokull ...

Tulane University archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Francisco Estrada ... altar refer to ‘the land of the five snow-covered volcanoes’,” Houston says — apparently a reference ...

A newly described species from Hawaiʻi hides itself with carcasses to avoid getting eaten by spiders. Newly described bone collector caterpillars build a silken case around their bodies and adorn ...

The aurora borealis lights up the night sky behind Iceland's iconic Kirkjufell volcano. Auroras are caused ... the northernmost national park in the United States. This region of Alaska is among ...

Scientists are closer than ever to deciphering sperm whale communication. Their breakthroughs could open the door to expanded whale rights and even legal personhood. A pod of sperm whales swims ...