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Antarctica's Mount Erebus Volcano: The Most Active Volcano in the Antarctic

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Volcano Fields of the United States: Extensional Region Within Western Interior

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Subduction Zone Volcanoes of the United States: Subducting Plates Create Volcanoes

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Carbonate Volcano of Africa: Oldoinyo Lengai Volcano Erupts Carbon Rich Magma

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Geothermal Energy Under Newberry Volcano, Oregon: Tapping Volcanoes for Alternative Energy

By: David Katski

The Geology of Crater Lake National Park: The Geological History of an Oregon Volcano in Northwestern USA

By: David Katski

Is Japan Really a Volcanic Island Arc? Accretionary Tectonics vs. Volcanism

By: Gina Barnes

Volcano Krakatoa becoming Active: Volcanic Island has Begun Throwing out Magma

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Types of Volcanic Hazards: Eruptions of Volcanoes Can Have Devastating Effects

By: Feature Writer Dianne Turgeon

Origins of Volcanism: The Sources of Volcanoes on Earth

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Types of Volcanoes: Volcanoes Come in Different Shapes and Sizes

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Satellite Images of Mt. Redoubt Volcano Eruption: Remote Sensing of Volcanic Clouds Coming from Alaska Mountain

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Types of Volcanic Eruptions: Classifications Are Based on Size and Intensity

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Giant's Causeway, Basalt, and Cornstarch: Cornstarch Aids Science's Uderstanding of Basalt Column Formation

By: Anne Hamre

Earthquake Swarm at Yellowstone National Park: Seismographs Record New Activity in the Caldera

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Volcano Explosivity Index: Scientists Use the VEI Scale to Measure the Impact of an Eruption

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Birth of Volcanic Island Caught on Camera: See Photos of New Land Forming in the Tonga Islands

By: Christine Fadhley

The Five Deadliest Volcanic Eruptions: Activity from these Volcanoes Killed Thousands of Modern Humans

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Volcanoes are Natural Polluters: Volcanic Emissions Include Gases and Aerosols

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Hibashi Lava Tube, Saudi Arabia: One of the World’s Most Unusual Volcanic Caves

By: John Pint

Exploring Lava Tubes: Uncovering the Secrets of Volcanic Caves From Mexico to Mars

By: John Pint

Satellite Detects Chaiten Eruption: Chaiten Volcano, Chile Erupting Ash into the Atmosphere

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Volcano at Paricutin: The Story of Mexico’s Newest Eruption

By: Isaac M. McPhee

Scientific Classification of Lava: Categorizing the Various Forms of this Volcanic Liquid

By: Isaac M. McPhee

Studying Volcanoes With Satellites: Earth Observation Systems Can Assist in Volcanic Research

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Fumaroles: A Sign of Volcanism: Also kKown as Solfataras, these Features let off a lot of Steam

By: Lisa A. Bessasparis

Hot Springs & Mudpots: Processes and Factors Underlying These Geothermal Features

By: Lisa A. Bessasparis

Geysers: Rare Geologic Wonders: The Scientific Process Behind Geysers

By: Lisa A. Bessasparis

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