Rising mantle temperatures and two heat surges may explain why some Hawaiian volcanoes grew exceptionally large.

It lurks ominously beneath California’s many natural wonders, a reminder that nothing in this landscape is truly permanent.

The moon is 384,000 kilometers (239,000 miles) away from Earth, but one of the best places to study its surface is much closer to home. Western planetary scientist Catherine Neish and PhD candidate ...

The driver of the Honda CR-V who was killed Monday in a traffic collision on Hawaii island has been identified as 76-year-old Laura Walker of Volcano.

The future of Satoru Abe’s iconic “Volcano” sculpture at Aloha Stadium is uncertain due to a lack of funding to move it for ...

It doesn’t matter where you live or where you’re going—there’s a stunning state park waiting to be explored. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50.

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USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff are often asked, “Will lava erupted during the ongoing Kilauea summit eruption in ...

Heading to the Big Island and hoping to see real lava on your Hawaiian vacation? Scroll to find out everything you need to know in this guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the only UNESCO World ...