The most common perception of a volcano is of a conical mountain, spewing lava and poisonous gases from a crater at its summit; however, this describes just one of the many types of volcano. The …

1 day ago · List & map of currently active volcanoes. Notes: The status colors of volcanoes are our subjective interpretation of activity status (unrest, alert, erupting, major eruption) and have no official …

Jan 8, 2026 · Volcano, vent in the crust of Earth or another planet or satellite, from which issue eruptions of molten rock, hot rock fragments, and hot gases. The term volcano can also refer to the landform …

8 hours ago · Scientists in Mexico documented a number of changes inside El Chichón during monitoring between June and December 2025.

Molten rock below the surface of the Earth that rises in volcanic vents is known as magma, but after it erupts from a volcano it is called lava. Magma is made of molten rock, crystals, and dissolved …

Live view from Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the southern rim of the caldera [V3cam]. This camera replaces the view of the original V3 livestreaming camera that w...

Jul 5, 2023 · Volcanoes are both the vents where molten rock material and volcanic gases are erupted from within Earth’s interior, and the cones and mountains built up around those vents. But beyond …

Jul 10, 2025 · 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...

Feb 25, 2025 · From lava fountains to towering ash clouds, volcanoes produce some of the most dramatic geological events on the planet. Volcanoes are cracks in Earth's crust that allow molten …

What is a Volcano? A volcano is a vent in Earth's surface where magma, gas, and ash escape. The name is also used for cones of erupted material at the vent. Volcanoes are found on many planets …