Geology - Page 20

November 27, 2017

Bali volcano: What happened during the last major eruption at Mount Agung?

With the eyes of the world on erupting Mount Agung on Bali, experts are recounting the last major eruption at the Indonesian volcano.

October 20, 2017

North Korea's 'stressed' nuclear test mountain on verge of collapse

North Korea’s nuclear tests are not only raising fears around the world, they are causing the peak under which the bombs are being detonated to suffer “tired mountain syndrome.”

October 13, 2017

Mysterious upside-down canyon revealed on underside of Antarctic ice

A mysterious world of upside-down canyons crisscrosses the underbelly of Antarctica's ice shelves.

October 11, 2017

Volcanoes kill about 540 people a year, scientists say

The closer you get to an active volcano, the better your odds of dying if it erupts.

September 28, 2017

Historic gem: World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

A 163.41-carat D flawless diamond, described as the largest ever put up for auction, was unveiled in Hong Kong on Thursday.

September 27, 2017

World's largest flawless diamond ever to be auctioned will be unveiled this week

A 163-carat D flawless diamond, described as the largest ever put up for auction, will be unveiled in Hong Kong on Thursday.

September 27, 2017

Estonia is about to get a little taller

Over the next three months, the Baltic country of Estonia will become a little bit taller.

September 26, 2017

91 volcanoes discovered under Antarctic ice sheet

Scientists have found a range of 91 volcanoes under a huge ice sheet in West Antarctica.

July 5, 2017

Massive lava stream exploding into ocean in Hawaii

A dramatic "firehose" stream of molten lava continued to shoot out of a sea cliff Wednesday on Hawaii Island, splashing into the Pacific Ocean below and exploding upon impact.

June 27, 2017

This volcano-shaped pyramid in Peru has experts stumped

From far away, El Volcán in the Nepeña Valley of coastal Peru might look like a natural feature in the landscape.