Discover the most majestic and powerful geological wonders of our planet.
Journey to Ambrym in Vanuatu, an island of active lava lakes, ancient sorcery, and the mysterious Rom dance. Discover its explosive geology, the Marum and Benbow craters, and the deep cultural connection to the volcano.
The spiritual center of Bali, a challenging trek, and a volatile giant that balances destruction with divinity.
Discover Mount Ararat, the legendary resting place of Noah's Ark. Explore its twin peaks (Greater & Lesser Ararat), the devastating 1840 eruption, its sacred status in Armenian culture, and the history of its exploration.
Home to one of the world's largest volcanic calderas. A landscape of smoking craters, emerald grasslands, and ancient mythology in the heart of Kyushu.
Discover Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's most iconic landmark. Explore its violent 1968 eruption, the recovery of the rainforest, the best hiking trails, and the world-famous hot springs of La Fortuna.
Explore Avachinsky, the 'Home Volcano' of Kamchatka. Discover its dramatic history, the explosive 1945 eruption, the lava dome of 1991, and why it is a hiking paradise on the edge of civilization.
Discover Mount Augustine, Alaska's restless island volcano. Explore its explosive history, the devastating 1883 tsunami, the 1986 and 2006 eruptions, and the advanced monitoring by the AVO.
Discover Mount Batur, Bali's most popular volcano for sunrise trekking. Explore its massive caldera, the sacred Lake Batur, the devastating 1926 eruption, and the UNESCO Global Geopark.
Discover Bezymianny, the 'Nameless' volcano of Kamchatka. Explore its miraculous 1956 awakening, the catastrophic sector collapse that mirrored Mt. St. Helens, and its ongoing cycle of dome growth.
Explore Mount Bromo, the jewel of East Java. Discover the ethereal Sea of Sand, the Tenggerese Yadnya Kasada festival, and the breathtaking sunrise from King Kong Hill.
Explore Calbuco, the volcano that stunned the world with its 2015 eruption. Discover its rugged trails, ancient Alerce forests, and the dramatic landscapes of Chile's Lake District.
Explore Mount Cameroon, West Africa's highest peak. Discover its volcanic power, the legendary 'Race of Hope', its rich biodiversity, and the indigenous Bakweri culture.
Discover Chaitรฉn, the volcano that woke up after 9,000 years. Explore the dramatic 2008 eruption, the evacuation of Chaitรฉn town, and the unique rhyolitic lava dome in Pumalรญn Park.
Discover Mount Cleveland, the most active volcano in the Aleutian Islands. Explore its remote location, explosive history, and the challenges of monitoring a volcano on the edge of the world.
Discover Volcรกn de Colima, Mexico's 'Volcano of Fire'. Explore its history of explosive eruptions, the 1913 catastrophe, its dual structure with Nevado de Colima, and modern tourism.
Discover Chimborazo, Ecuador's majestic titan. Learn why it is the furthest point from Earth's center, meet the last 'Hielero' (Ice Merchant), and explore the climbing routes of this Andean giant.
Discover Copahue, the active stratovolcano straddling the Chile-Argentina border. Explore its hyper-acidic crater lake, the therapeutic Termas de Copahue, and its recent eruptive history.
Explore Cotopaxi, Ecuador's most iconic active volcano. Discover Alexander von Humboldt's historic exploration, the sacred mythology of the Incas, the wild horses of the pรกramo, and the majesty of the Andean Condor.
Discover Dukono, one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. Explore its remote location on Halmahera, its continuous explosive activity since 1933, and the raw adventure of hiking to its crater.
Discover Mount Edziza, a spectacular volcanic complex in northern British Columbia. Explore its rich history of obsidian mining by the Tahltan people, its remote cinder cones, and the challenge of wilderness trekking.
Discover Mount Egon, a highly active volcano on Flores Island, Indonesia. Explore its history of explosive eruptions, the devastating 2004 event, and the challenging trek to its sulfurous crater.
Discover Mount Erciyes, the highest mountain in Central Anatolia. Explore its ancient volcanic history as 'Mons Argaeus', its modern ski resort, and its dramatic connection to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Discover Mount Erebus, the southernmost active volcano on Earth. Explore its rare persistent lava lake, the ghostly ice fumaroles, and its history from Shackleton to modern science.
Explore Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano. Discover the myth of the monster Typhon, the history of the devastating 1669 eruption, and the unique world of Etna Rosso wines born from volcanic soil.
Discover Erta Ale, the 'Smoking Mountain' of the Danakil Depression. Explore its persistent lava lake, the brutal desert environment of the Afar Triangle, and the adventure of reaching one of Earth's most alien landscapes.
Explore Eyjafjallajรถkull, the Icelandic volcano that grounded global aviation in 2010. Discover the science of subglacial eruptions, the 'Katla Connection,' and the mythical names of its newest craters.
A comprehensive guide to the historic eruptions of Reykjanes (2021โ2024). Explore the 'Tourist Volcano' of Geldingadalir and the devastating power of Sundhnรบkur.
Discover Pico do Fogo, the imposing volcano of Cape Verde. Explore the unique wine region inside the caldera, the devastating 2014 eruption, and the thrill of hiking to the summit.
Guatemala's 'Volcano of Fire' is a restless giant. Explore the infamous Acatenango hike, the 2018 tragedy, and the geology of this constantly erupting stratovolcano.
A deep dive into Mount Fuji (Fujisan), Japan's most famous landmark. Explore its spiritual roots in Shinto, its influence on art through Hokusai, the mysteries of Aokigahara, and the history of its massive eruptions.
Explore Galeras, one of the most active and dangerous volcanoes in the Americas. Learn about its geology, the tragic 1993 eruption, and the complex relationship between the volcano and the city of Pasto.
The iconic volcano of Ternate, Indonesia, known as the 'Spice Island Volcano' that shaped the history of the global clove trade.
Rising from the center of Jeju Island, Hallasan is a shield volcano of legends, home to spirits, vertical ecosystems, and the pristine White Deer Lake.
Discover Heard Island and Mawson Peak, a remote, sub-Antarctic volcano where lava meets glaciers. Explore the 'Big Ben' massif, the unique wildlife, and the challenges of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Discover Hekla, Iceland's most infamous volcano. Explore its medieval reputation as the entrance to the underworld, the devastating 1104 eruption, and the unique challenges of volcanic ash on Icelandic livestock.
The highest peak in Oregon and one of the most climbed glaciated peaks in North America.
A powerful and remote stratovolcano in Chilean Patagonia, known for its catastrophic 1991 eruption.
The highest active volcano in Colombia, topped by an extensive glacier mantle and known for its tragic historical lahars.
A comprehensive deep dive into the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruptionโthe most powerful atmospheric explosion ever recorded. Explore the tsunami, the 58km plume, and the new science of submarine volcanoes.
A highly active and explosive stratovolcano on Halmahera Island, known for its frequent eruptions and volcanic lightning.
Witness the electric blue flames of Kawah Ijen, the world's most acidic lake, and the incredible lives of the sulfur miners.
One of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, famed as the 'Mountain of Light' for its spectacular nocturnal lava flows on Siau Island.
Costa Rica's highest volcano, famous for its acidic green crater lake and for erupting during President JFK's visit in 1963.
The site of the 20th century's largest volcanic eruption, home to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and the world-famous brown bears of Brooks Falls.
A submarine volcano in Papua New Guinea that has frequently formed ephemeral islands and produced massive steam explosions.
A unique volcano in Flores, Indonesia, famous for its three color-changing crater lakes.
A notoriously active volcano in East Java, famous for its explosive eruptions and the mystery of its disappearing lake.
Discover Kilauea, the world's most active volcano and the sacred home of the goddess Pele. Explore the massive 2018 eruption, the lava lakes of Halemaสปumaสปu, and the science of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Explore Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Discover its three volcanic cones (Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira), the rapidly disappearing glaciers, the five unique ecological zones, and the legends of the Chaga people.
Explore the cataclysmic story of Krakatoa, from the 1883 eruption that shook the world to the birth of Anak Krakatau and the deadly 2018 tsunami. Discover the science, history, and modern threats.
The 1783 eruption of Laki changed the world. Discover the story of the 'Mist Hardships,' the blue haze that choked Europe, and the connection to the French Revolution.
A perfect stratovolcano often compared to Mount Fuji, located in the pristine Kronotsky Nature Reserve of Kamchatka.
Discover the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma. A comprehensive guide to the devastating 2021 eruption, the new Tajogaite cone, geological history, and the surge of volcano tourism in the Canary Islands.
The world's largest plug dome volcano, featuring boiling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and the site of a cataclysmic 1915 eruption.
One of the largest and most active volcanoes in Chile, towering over the ancient araucaria forests.
The most active volcano in the northern Chilean Andes, famous for its frequent vulcanian explosions and high-altitude setting.
A highly active volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its frequent explosive activity and the unique Tompaluan crater.
A beautiful, symmetrical stratovolcano in the Chilean Andes, famous for its recent Christmas eruption in 1988.
The most active volcano on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, deeply intertwined with Minangkabau culture and tradition.
Renowned as the world's most perfect volcanic cone, Mayon is a breathtaking mix of beauty, legend, and deadly power.
Explore Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth. Discover its massive size, the historic 2022 eruption, its connection to the Keeling Curve (CO2 monitoring), and its relationship with neighbor Kilauea.
The volcano that collapsed to create Crater Lake, the deepest and clearest lake in the United States. Explore the geology, the Klamath legends, and the mystery of the Old Man of the Lake.
A frozen paradox in Antarctica where geothermal heat creates secret ice caves and lush moss gardens in the middle of a polar desert.
Discover Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active and sacred volcano. Explore the legend of the gatekeeper Mbah Maridjan, the science behind its deadly pyroclastic flows, and the ritual offerings of the Yogyakarta Sultanate.
A remote stratovolcano in Eritrea that produced a surprise, massive eruption in 2011, the largest in the region's recorded history.
A deep dive into Nevado del Ruiz, the Colombian volcano known for its glacier-capped summit and the devastating 1985 Armero tragedy. Explore its geological formation, historical eruptions, and current monitoring efforts.
Tanzania's second-highest peak, an active stratovolcano located in Arusha National Park, famous for its dramatic horseshoe caldera and diverse wildlife.
New Zealand's most text-book cone volcano, famous as 'Mount Doom' in Lord of the Rings, and a sacred ancestor to the Maori people.
Africa's most active volcano, located in the Virunga Mountains, famous for its vast lava flows and massive basaltic eruptions.
A dangerous and spectacular volcano in the Congo, famous for its massive lava lake and extremely fluid lava.
Japan's second highest volcano, a sacred peak of the Shugendo faith, and the site of the tragic 2014 eruption.
The highest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America, this massive stratovolcano is a sacred 'Star Mountain' capped by shrinking glaciers.
Touch the fire of the Earth. Pacaya is famous for its accessible lava flows, marshmallow roasting, and the McKenney Cone's constant show.
The youngest volcano in the Western Hemisphere, famous for emerging from a cornfield in 1943 and burying two villages in lava.
One of the most active and reliable volcanoes in the United States, known for its frequent fire fountains and ash plumes.
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo was the second-largest of the 20th century. Discover how scientists saved 20,000 lives, the global climate impact, and the stunning crater lake that emerged from the ashes.
The 1902 eruption of Mount Pelรฉe was the deadliest volcanic disaster of the 20th century. Discover the tragic story of Saint-Pierre, the prisoner who survived doomsday, and the birth of modern volcanology.
A spectacular stratovolcano in Costa Rica featuring one of the world's largest and most acidic crater lakes.
Discover Popocatรฉpetl, North America's most famous active volcano. Explore the legend of the Star-Crossed Lovers, its Aztec name meaning, the unique 'Don Goyo' nickname, and why it remains a constant threat to Mexico City.
Mount Rainier looms over Seattle and Tacoma, a beautiful but deadly threat. Discover why this glacier-covered stratovolcano is the most dangerous in the United States and what could happen if it erupts.
Explore Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-highest volcano. Discover the sacred Segara Anak lake, the 'Baby Volcano' growing inside it, and the ultimate trekking challenge.
Hidden in the Amazonian jungles of Ecuador, 'The Exploder' lived up to its name in 2002. Explore the remote beauty and violent history of this restless stratovolcano.
New Zealand's largest active volcano, a stunning stratovolcano famous for its acidic crater lake, Maori mythology, and role as Mount Doom.
A highly active stratovolcano in Peru's Southern Andes, famously part of a larger volcanic complex.
One of the most active volcanoes in the world, looming over the city of Kagoshima.
The highest and one of the most active volcanoes in Nicaragua, a dominant peak in the Maribios Range.
Witness the aftermath of one of the 20th century's largest eruptions. Hike Santa Marรญa to look down upon the violently active Santiaguito lava domes.
Explore Santorini (Thera), the supervolcano that reshaped the ancient world. Discover the story of the Minoan eruption, the legend of Atlantis, the active islet of Nea Kameni, and the unique Assyrtiko wines grown in volcanic ash.
One of the most active volcanoes in the Kuril Islands, Russia, famous for a spectacular International Space Station (ISS) photograph of its 2009 eruption.
A comprehensive guide to Mount Semeru (Mahameru), the highest peak in Java. Explore its sacred Hindu mythology, geological origins, devastating recent eruptions, and the challenging trek to its summit.
One of Sulawesi's most active volcanoes, known for its frequent explosive eruptions and symmetrical profile.
A comprehensive exploration of Mount Shasta, the most voluminous stratovolcano in the Cascade Range. Discover its sacred Native American heritage, the legends of the hidden city of Telos, and its unique glacial geology.
The highest and most active volcano in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, known for its near-perfect conical shape.
After 400 years of silence, Mount Sinabung roared back to life in 2010. Explore the ghost towns and resilient culture living in the shadow of Sumatra's most active volcano.
The volcano that buried a capital city, created a modern-day Pompeii, and transformed the Caribbean island of Montserrat forever.
Discover the complete story of Mount St. Helens, from its catastrophic 1980 eruption to its miraculous ecological recovery. Explore the geology, the human stories, and the science behind the most famous volcano in the US.
Explore Stromboli, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Discover why it's called the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean,' the mechanics of Strombolian eruptions, and the dramatic Sciara del Fuoco.
A complex volcano within a lake within an island. Known for its violent history, proximity to Manila, and the scenic beauty of its crater lake.
Discover the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history. Learn how Mount Tambora's 1815 blast caused global cooling, famine, and the 'Year Without a Summer'.
Discover Mount Taranaki, the isolated sentinel of the North Island. Explore the Mฤori legend of its battle with Tongariro, its role as a stunt double for Mt. Fuji, and the mystical Goblin Forest.
Explore Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak. Discover Guanche legends of the demon Guayota, the massive Las Caรฑadas caldera, and the world-class Teide Observatory.
Costa Rica's second-highest volcano, a massive complex known for its 'Buried Forest', recent explosive reawakening, and proximity to the ancient city of Guayabo.
A complex basaltic volcano in Kamchatka famous for the "Great Tolbachik Fissure Eruption" (1975-76), vast lava fields, and unique diamond formation.
Known as "The Father," one of the most active and dangerous Decade Volcanoes in the world, towering over New Britain.
The site of Japan's deadliest volcanic disaster and a modern lesson in pyroclastic flows. A place of deep history, tragic memories, and resilient hot springs.
Discover Mount Vesuvius, the world's most dangerous volcano. Explore the destruction of Pompeii, the history of its wartime eruptions, and the daring emergency plans for the 3 million residents of Naples.
A highly active volcano in Hokkaido that grows new mountains, destroys towns, and has taught the world how to live with volcanic fury.
One of Chile's most active volcanoes, featuring a permanent lava lake and ancient araucaria forests.
A comprehensive analysis of New Zealand's most active volcano. Explore the deadly 2019 eruption, the complex legal aftermath, the unique marine geology, and the island's haunting history.
One of the most accessible active volcanoes in the world, located on Tanna Island in Vanuatu, famous for its continuous Strombolian display.
Dive into Yellowstone, the world's most famous supervolcano. Explore its history of massive VEI 8 eruptions, the mechanics of Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring, and the current status of its magma reservoir.