Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot cloud

The 2,963 metre-high (9,721 feet) Merapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes.

12 March 2023

Indonesia evacuates villagers as volcano erupts on Java island

Hot ash clouds had drifted nearly 12 miles (19 km) from the centre of eruption.

5 December 2022

Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in 40 years

The lava is contained within the summit and does not threaten Hawaiians living downslope for now.

29 November 2022

Atmospheric CO2 now 50% higher than pre-industrial level -NOAA

The outpost on Mauna Loa has measured atmospheric CO2 since 1958.

6 June 2023

Volcano erupts in Russian far east, followed by an earthquake

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

12 April 2023

Tourists vie to catch Iceland's eruptions

Magma continued to accumulate under Svartsengi on the Reykjanes peninsula, meaning there is a chance of a fresh eruption.

31 December 2023

Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption in coming days

Iceland's Civil Protection Agency overnight ordered a complete evacuation of Grindavik, a fishing town of around 3,000 residents.

13 November 2023

Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town

The eruption began early on Sunday north of the town, which just hours before had been evacuated for the second time since November.

15 January 2024