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.
We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Hualien City, Taiwan on 26 Apr 2024 (GMT) at approximately 19:13 GMT. ...Read all
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan, was reported only 8 minutes ago by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter early morning on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at 2:49 am local time. 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
We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Taipei, Taiwan on 26 Apr 2024 (GMT) at approximately 18:48 GMT. ...Read all
An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 occurred early morning on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at 2:21 am local time near Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). ...Read all
We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Hsinchu, Taiwan on 26 Apr 2024 (GMT) at approximately 18:21 GMT. ...Read all
Ibu volcano photos Ibu in Halmahera is one of the most active, but rarely visited volcanoes in Indonesia. A spectacular lava dome is growing inside the volcano's breached crater, with frequent explosions.
Divergent plate boundaries in oceans Two ocean plates move apart from each other. Hot upwelling mantle material forms magmas that continuously produce new oceanic crust. An ocean widens.
VolcanoDiscovery tours A selection of our most popular trips, which we have been offering and improving over many years now: Stromboli & Etna, Santorini, Java, Ethiopia, Nyiragongo and more. Have a look!
