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.
An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred in the morning on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 10:26 am local time near Stilfontein, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, North West, South Africa, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). ...Read all
The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.7 quake in the United States near Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, only 5 minutes ago. The earthquake hit after midnight on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 12:01 am local time at an intermediate depth of 63 miles. 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
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 5.3 quake in Tonga near Neiafu, Vava'u, only 11 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early evening on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 7:46 pm local time at an intermediate depth of 146 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
Private tours on Etna volcano Discover Europe's largest active volcano on private, guided 1-day tours. Tours can be customized for different interests and fitness levels.
Volcano Expeditions Witnessing a volcanic eruption from close is an unforgettable experience. We offer a wide variety of tours and expeditions to active volcanoes worldwide.
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.