Northern lights appear against the backdrop of a volcanic eruption in Iceland
Tengrinews.kz - In Iceland, a breathtaking scene unfolded as the northern lights appeared in the sky above a volcanic eruption, marking the
Volcanic eruption begins in Russia
Tengrinews.kz - The Shiveluch volcano has begun erupting in the Kamchatka region, according to the press service of the Institute of Volcanology
Japan warns tourists on Mount Aso after eruption
Japan warned tourists to keep away from popular Mount Aso after it began belching smoke and ash into the air, the latest eruption in one of the world's most volcanically active countries.
Chile volcano belches more smoke after twin eruptions
A large column of smoke streamed from Chile's Calbuco volcano, prompting new warnings that it could erupt again.
Chile volcano erupts for first time in decades
Southern Chile's Calbuco volcano erupted for the first time in nearly half a century, spewing a giant funnel of ash 10 kilometers (six miles) into the sky.
Small volcanoes could slow global warming: study
Small volcanic eruptions could be slowing global warming by spewing sulfur aerosols that reach the upper atmosphere and reflect sunlight away from the Earth.
Hawaii volcano lava wave nears homes
Smoldering lava from a slow-erupting volcano has reached within yards (several meters) of homes on Hawaii's Big Island, emergency officials said.
Climber captures video as Japanese volcano erupts
An eyewitness has managed to capture the eruption of the Mount Ontake volcano in central Japan that started without warning this Saturday at noon.
Volcano erupts in central Japan; hikers reported injured
A volcano erupted in central Japan, shooting ash and rocks into the air that reportedly left eight hikers injured.
Hawaii island declares emergency over volcano threat
Hawaii's Big Island has declared a state of emergency as lava from an active volcano threatens nearby homes, which could be evacuated within days.
Iceland issues red alert after new eruption near volcano
Iceland raised the aviation alert at its largest volcano, Bardarbunga, to maximum level red following a new eruption in a lava field nearby.
Volcano erupts in PNG, spewing ash and rock: officials
A volcano erupted in eastern Papua New Guinea, spewing rocks and ash into the air.
Volcanic ash halts flights to north Australian city
Flights into and out of the northern Australian city of Darwin were cancelled Saturday and some to Bali affected due to huge ash clouds thrown up by an Indonesian volcano.
Thousands evacuated near Peru volcano
Peruvian authorities began evacuating 4,000 people Thursday from villages near a volcano that has seen significantly increased activity, spewing smoke and ash.
Peru volcano spews white hot rocks, prompts evacuation
Residents have fled villages near Peru's Ubinas volcano, which this week began spitting out white hot chunks of rock, some as big as 30 centimeters (one foot) in diameter.
Ecuador's 'throat of fire' belches giant ash column
A volcano in central Ecuador spewed up a column of hot ash and smoke 10 kilometers (six miles) high on Friday, increasing fears of an eruption.
Volcanoes helped species survive ice ages: study
The steam and heat from volcanoes allowed species of plants and animals to survive past ice ages, a study showed Tuesday, offering help for scientists dealing with climate change.
Indonesia orders 200,000 to evacuate as volcano erupts
Hundreds of thousands of Indonesians were ordered to evacuate and three international airports were closed Friday after a volcano on the main island of Java erupted spectacularly, hurling red-hot ash and rocks.
Fears death toll could rise in Indonesia volcano eruption
Indonesian officials searched through thick ash for bodies Sunday after Mount Sinabung volcano erupted, killing at least 15 people.
Land bulge clue to aviation threat from volcanoes
Bulging in land that occurs before a volcano erupts points to how much ash will be spewed into the sky, providing a useful early warning for aviation.