Lava
Volcanoes, explained
The moon is hostile. A newly found cave could be a lifesaver.
What La Palma's 'lava tubes' tell us about life on other planets
Iceland's eruptions quiet down—but the end likely isn't near
Is Iceland's latest eruption the most dangerous yet?
Iceland bracing for unprecedented volcanic eruption
The world’s loneliest volcano may hold something truly rare
Crystal lava shards offer a peek into a volcano’s underworld
Volcanoes don’t erupt on schedule—but they have been in Iceland
Iceland has entered a new volcanic era
Explore a billion-year-old volcanic mystery on Lake Superior
Mauna Loa erupts for first time in 38 years—what happens next?
The story behind 9 of the photos from our Pictures of the Year
Lava built this island—then entombed towns in stone
A glimmer of hope for one of the world's rarest penguins
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