When a volcano erupts, it can spew ash high into the atmosphere—inserting aerosols right where clouds typically form. How exactly these aerosols impact cloud formation has long been a mystery to ...

Algar do Carvao was formed by volcanic activity, a defining characteristic of the Azores. The cave was created by lava tubes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although more than 99.95% of Earth's gold is locked in the molten core, tiny amounts may be coming up to the surface in magma, a ...

An international team of volcanologists working on Carlingford Mountain has found that liquid "magma chambers" do not always ...

A deep-sea exploration off the coast of Hawaii has revealed a striking natural formation on the Pacific seafloor that’s left marine scientists momentarily speechless: a structure resembling a “yellow ...

The origin story of Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland has just been revised, though sadly the ancient battling titans of folklore still don't appear to have been involved. Thanks to cutting-edge ...

Signs of volcanic activity on the Moon can be viewed simply by looking up at the night-time sky: The large, dark plains called “maria” are the product of massive outbursts of volcanic material. But ...

Located on the Atlantic coast, the Giant's Causeway is one of the most popular natural landmarks in Northern Ireland. Jennifer Boyer via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 As the legend goes, an Irish giant ...

These fiery features can be as dangerous as they are mesmerizing. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you live near or ...

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