While famous Washington attractions get overrun with visitors, Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park maintains a sense of space and tranquility. You can explore without fighting crowds, take your time ...

The eruption injected massive amounts of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, forming a veil of aerosols that reflected sunlight back into space.

The well-known Mount Kīlauea Volcano erupted for the 43rd time on Tuesday in Hawaii, and people in the area are being advised to take protective measures from ashfall.

The fragile-looking filaments of cooled lava known as Pele’s hair can form when pockets of bubble-rich lava pull apart rapidly, experiments suggest. Among all the ways that molten rock can solidify ...

One of the most deadly and dangerous volcano hazards isn’t lava. Mudflows called lahars can come without clear warning.

Sherwood and Bellview Elementary Schools students can visit Mars, create a hard hat or even grow peas without soil in their ...

Observations of the Rimae Bode region on the moon reveal five distinct types of terrain and identify several potential ...

Discover the 12 Best Volcanoes to Visit in the USA! Find out where to hike, explore, and witness the earth's raw power across America's most stunning volcanic landscapes.

Has the Atlantis mystery finally been solved? A new book reveals that Plato based his story on a real setting, now beneath 400 feet of water.

Discover Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga, California, a rare geyser that erupts like clockwork in Napa Valley’s geothermal landscape.

What makes the Lassen Peak Trail particularly special is its location within Lassen Volcanic National Park, which remains ...

California's national parks are predicted to be the second most popular in the US for visitors in 2026, a new report says.