Volcanic Eruptions
Uncovering Herculaneum’s haunting final moments
Inside the stunning recovery of the lost Herculaneum Scrolls
This scientist is racing to predict deadly volcanic mudslides
When was Pompeii really destroyed? Experts can’t seem to agree.
Who was Pliny the Younger? How his words survived Pompeii
Santorini’s volcano is hiding an explosive secret
Did anyone survive Pompeii?
Volcanoes, explained
This Alaska volcano might erupt soon
Did Mount Vesuvius’ ash cloud really transform a brain into glass?
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
Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io has been erupting for billions of years
What you need to know about volcano tourism in Iceland
Iceland's eruptions quiet down—but the end likely isn't near
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