The deadliest volcanic disaster in Japan’s history did not end with fire or ash, but with water. When the slopes of a ...

The volcano has been active recently, having previously erupted on Nov 19 and Dec 5. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

Rescue workers in Indonesia are struggling to reach victims in several devastated areas that were hit by an earthquake and ...

Improved weather helped rescuers on Indonesia's Sumatra island recover more bodies as they struggled to reach several areas that were hit by landslides and flash floods that left scores missing.

TODAY AT FIVE. THANKS, EMILY. THOUSANDS OF FLOOD VICTIMS ARE LEARNING THE HARD WAY. THEIR DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. TONIGHT WE’RE HEARING FROM FRUSTRATED HOMEOWNERS WHO EXPECTED THEIR ...

Volcanoes that blast gases high into the atmosphere not only change global temperatures but also influence flooding in unusual ways, Princeton researchers have found. In an August 26 article in the ...

While volcanoes play an important role in shaping landscapes and enriching soil, their destructive power far outweighs their scenic appeal when they awaken without warning.