Volcano

A second volcano in remote Alaska is experiencing elevated earthquake activity, signaling an increased potential for eruption.

Hawaii’s Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, began erupting again on Thursday.

Scientists have lowered the alert level for the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island and say its first eruption in nearly 40 years may soon end.

Lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island of Hawaii, scientists said Thursday, a development that was a welcome reprieve for motorists who depend on the road.

Lava from the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii continues inching closer to a key highway, which threatens the livelihood of many of Big Island’s over 200,000 residents.

As the world’s largest active volcano continues to erupt on Hawaii’s Big Island, residents near Mauna Loa are being warned of the dangers of “Pele’s hair.”

Indonesia’s highest volcano on its most densely populated island has spewed ash skyward and released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava in its latest eruption.

Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island.

Glowing lava from the world’s largest volcano is a sight to behold, but for many Native Hawaiians, Mauna Loa’s eruption is a time to pray, make offerings and honor both the natural and spiritual worlds.

Aerial footage shows the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupting in Hawaii.

Waves of orange, glowing lava and ash blasted and billowed from the world’s largest active volcano in its first eruption in 38 years.

Lava flow from Mauna Loa on Hawaii’s Big Island continued to flow Tuesday as officials warned residents to be ready for a worst-case scenario. The ongoing eruption wasn’t immediately endangering nearby communities.

Authorities in El Salvador are warning residents near the Chaparrastique volcano in the eastern part of the country to be alert as it begins to erupt.

Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has started erupting in Hawaii.

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has started to erupt, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby.

Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt. Scientists say an eruption isn’t imminent, but they are on alert because of a recent spike in earthquakes at the volcano’s summit. Experts say it would take just a few hours for lava to reach homes...

A helicopter carrying six people has crashed in a lava field in Hawaii. Cyrus Johnasen, a public information office for Hawaii County, says it was a tour helicopter with a pilot and five passengers. He says the initial report of a crash came in about 5 p.m. Wednesday near the southern most tip of the Big Island. Johnasen says the...

A small volcano in a scenic lake near the Philippine capital has belched a white plume of steam and ash 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) into the sky in a brief but powerful explosion on Saturday

The crushing effect of a tsunami after a volcanic eruption on Tonga’s land and infrastructure can be seen from outer space. See before and after satellite images.

There is finally some relief for the devastated island community of Tonga and their worried Bay Area families as supplies and communications were being restored. Cheryl Hurd reports.