During volcanic crises, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) plays a pivotal role, sharing information on activity and associated hazards with close partners on the Island of Hawaii, including ...

As Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna has drawn a surge of visitors eager to witness the spectacle. However, experts ...

Introduction -- Global distribution of active volcanoes / Elizabeth Cottrell -- Basaltic lava flow hazard / Andrew J. L. Harris -- Impacts from volanic ash fall / Thomas M. Wilson, Susanna Jenkins, ...

Dr Anke Zernack has been recognised as one of the world’s leading experts on lahars – destructive volcanic mudflows - having ...

On the Island of Hawaii, frequent eruptions foster a close relationship between the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. HVO monitors the active volcanoes and ...

The Hunga Volcano eruption in January 2022 off the coast of Tonga did more than produce a spectacular explosion visible from ...

The recent deaths of eight people in two New Zealand landslides has left the public searching for answers. Some questions ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Volcanic hazards in the region and their potential impact on Gallatin County will be explored Dec ...

Eagle County is required to update its emergency and hazard plans every few years. The plans are good to have in case of disaster, but can also come in handy for planning for the future. Birch Barron, ...

Have you ever wondered what natural disasters pose the most significant risk to Pierce County? Washington isn’t a stranger to heavy precipitation events and the natural hazards it creates, such as ...

While it might be assumed that earthquakes or volcanic eruptions are Aotearoa’s deadliest natural hazards, landslides have ...