Volcanoes

Culture news

AI helps scientists decipher papyrus scroll burnt in Vesuvius eruption

The scroll was first discovered in the 1750s but was too fragile to open. Using AI, scholars deciphered the full text and discovered a philosophical treaties on ethics and human progress.

30 June 2026

Yemen

'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater

A Yemeni adventurer known online as the “Spider-Man of Yemen” died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting a climb without safety equipment.

15 June 2026

Travel News

All the new UNESCO geoparks you can visit in Europe

From a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea to Ireland’s only fjord, these geoparks tell the history of the world long before humans entered the picture.

30 April 2026

Europe News

Santorini introduces restrictions as volcanic activity is monitored

New restrictions, including the closure of a hiking trail, could remain in place until 2027 as scientists are concerned over volcanic and seismic hazards.

28 April 2026

Culture news

Mount Vesuvius eruption victims feature in landmark Pompeii exhibition

Casts of victims of Pompeii’s tragic destruction after Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79 are going on display together for the first time in a new permanent exhibition. The residents are captured in the positions in which they died, alongside everyday items, buried for centuries under lava and ash.

12 March 2026

USA

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava hundreds of meters into the air as it erupts again

A large volcano in Hawaii began erupting on Sunday afternoon, sending fiery fountains of lava and hot ash high into the sky. The US Geological Survey showed video of Mount Kilauea spewing lava fountains about 300 meters high as a river of lava flowed nearby.

16 February 2026

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Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs

In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.

14 February 2026

Travel News

How new forecasts could cut flight disruption from volcanic ash

Advances in volcanic ash forecasting could transform the aviation industry, avoiding the mass cancellation of flights.

27 November 2025

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Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history on Sunday, sending ash into the sky and triggering moderate tremors across the Afar region.

24 November 2025

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Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, sending ash high over Kagoshima

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupted for the first time since October, sending a tall plume of ash into the air and prompting ashfall alerts in nearby prefectures.

16 November 2025

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Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending lava fountains 330 metres high

Kilauea Volcano erupted for the 36th time since December 2024, with lava fountains reaching 330 metres high.

10 November 2025

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Lava erupts from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

The US Geological Survey captured lava spewing from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, which continues its periodic eruptions inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

9 November 2025

Climate

Earlier prediction can help avoid catastrophe

New research shows earthquake patterns can help forecast Mount Etna eruptions

25 October 2025

Travel News

Canary Islands hit new overtourism records despite new regulations

The Canary Islands have broken visitor records again, amid overtourism protests and measures.

7 October 2025

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Mount Etna glows with lava as eruptions light the night sky

Mount Etna was partially closed to visitors on Thursday after fresh volcanic activity sent lava streaming down its slopes and bursts of fire into the sky.

29 August 2025

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WATCH: Fresh eruption on Mount Etna sends lava down slopes

A new fissure has opened on Sicily’s Mount Etna, sending a stream of glowing lava down its slopes in a striking display for visitors and guides.

15 August 2025