Arizona had a volcanic eruption 1,000 years ago, and the remnants are now a national monument that you can hike through for ...

If you can stay longer, climb Cinder Cone, an outstanding example of the results of volcanism, and, if you have the stamina for a more demanding trek, try Lassen Peak. Four types of volcanoes ...

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hikes will put you in the heart of this park's (Or Pele's) fiery past, present, and futu ...

Credit: John Lyons, Alaska Volcano Observatory / U.S. Geological Survey Mount Spurr ... with the KLM 747 that lost power to all four engines due to ash ingestion being the most famous. Improved ash ...

Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. You've just tried to add ...

Ash released from shield volcanoes often builds up around the vent forming a steep, round hill known as a cinder cone. A lava tube may also form, beneath the surface of the ground, when low ...

Like some of the more famous parks ... to more than 40 volcanoes. Every major type in the world is represented, including large shield volcanoes, like Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, and composite volcanoes, like ...

“the magma that created the volcano forced its way to the surface along a fault where it erupted, creating a cinder cone, with lava flows. The surface the volcano formed on was a coastal plain ...

Sep. 24, 2024 — A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements and could offer a new way to source these in-demand metals ...

Here’s a quiet side of Hawaii that many visitors rarely experience: peaceful trails and parks where you can enjoy the islands’ natural beauty without the ...

Use a rolling pin or other heavy object to break the toffee into big pieces. If you like, dip the cinder toffee in melted chocolate. Place the chocolate chips in a glass bowl and microwave for 1 ...