Earthquakes near volcanoes Earthquakes often precede volcanic eruptions. Find out where the latest earthquakes in the vicinity of volcanoes have occurred.
Worldwide earthquake activity level What is the level of global earthquake activity today compared to the past? Find out with our graph showing the current and past Global Seismic Activity Level indicator!
Land of Theseus The Saronic Gulf opposite Athens is one of the most beautiful and interesting areas of Greece, full of beautiful landscapes, small towns, islands, archeological remains and one of Europe's least known active volcanic areas. Join us on a relaxing tour to discover this fascinating area!
Volcanoes of Java Climb some of its most interesting and active volcanoes of Java: Papandayan and Galunggung, Merapi in Central Java, Kelud, Semeru, Bromo, the Tengger caldera, and Ijen.
Volcanoes & Cultures The contrast between unspoiled rain-forest, coconut palm beaches, primitive culture and moon-like landscapes surrounding lava-spitting volcanoes could not be bigger: join us on an expedition to the two most active volcanoes of Vanuatu: Ambrym and Yasur.
Sad news are coming from the Marapi volcano area as heavy monsoon rains triggered major lahars (mud flows) that killed at least 37 local people, with several injuries reported. ...Read all
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 5.3 quake in Papua New Guinea near Kimbe, Talasea District, West New Britain, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 3:15 am local time at an intermediate depth of 141 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 occurred early morning on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 4:49 am local time near Nikolski, Aleutians West, Alaska, USA, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). ...Read all
Redating the Minoan eruption of Santorini A 3600 y.o. fossil olive tree discovered in the Minoan pumice allows to refine the date of the Minoan eruption on Santorini to the 17th century B.C.
Mayon volcano photos Mayon on Luzon Island, towering above Legazpi city is famous for being one of the most perfectly symmetrical stratovolcanoes in the world. It is also one of the most active and most dangerous volcanoes (not only) in the Philippines.
Volcano News group Join our group on facebook: post reports, updates, or other interesting facts about volcanism and volcanic activity worldwide and discuss with other members.
Kuril Islands expedition The Kuril islands form one of the most active volcanic chains in the world, but are very difficult to access. From time to time, we organize expeditions to some of these remote and still unspoiled islands. Adventure guaranteed!
17 days volcano trekking This is one of our most exciting volcano tours! Halmahera, North Sulawesi and the Sangihe Islands are not only very scenic and interesting as well as nearly unspoiled by tourism, but also home to some of the country's most active (and often erupting) volcanoes, inclduing Dukono, Ibu, Lokon, Soputan and Karangetang.