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.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 5.6 quake in Papua New Guinea near Kimbe, Talasea District, West New Britain, only 12 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at 9:45 am local time at an intermediate depth of 73 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
Just 2 minutes ago, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Corona, Riverside County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded around noon on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at 1:49 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 5.6 miles below the surface. ...Read all
Vanuatu Volcano Tours One of the most exciting volcano travel destinations in the world! On our adventurous expeditions, you will get close to active lava lakes on Ambrym Island and the spectacular fireworks of Yasur volcano on Tanna Island.
Volcanic eruption Sep 2021 Follow the new volcanic eruption on La Palma Island, the first since 1971! We collect infos, links and news latest always on top.
Igneous or magmatic rocks The most primitive rock type forms when magma (molten rock) solidifies - either inside the earth (plutonic rocks) or during volcanic eruptions (volcanic rocks). A short overview.
Glossary of geologic terms A growing list of often illustrated explanations and definitions of geological terms and keywords, with focus on volcanology and seismology.