The ongoing activity at Mayon Volcano, such as lava fountains and sustained flows, has been classified by state volcanologists as an effusive eruption. But what does that mean? According to the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Mayon Volcano’s effusive eruption is on its 84th consecutive day, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Tuesday. An effusive eruption is defined ...

Researchers at Diamond Light Source have used advanced imaging to look at microscopic crystals, called nanolites, to see what they can tell us about volcanic eruptions. Highly explosive eruptions ...

Volcanoes are Earth’s geologic architects. They’ve created more than 80 percent of our planet’s surface, laying the foundation that has allowed life to thrive. Their explosive force crafts mountains ...

An explosive eruption rocked La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Friday after the government ordered thousands to evacuate their homes nearby. Experts said the ash ...

Volcanic eruption dynamics arise from the complex interplay between magma ascent, gas exsolution and the rheological properties of silicate melts. As magma rises through the crust, decompression ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. State volcanologists observed minor Strombolian activity anew at Mayon Volcano on Monday night amid its effusive ...