This striking satellite photo shows red-hot lava winding into the sea during a volcanic eruption on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The "river of fire" completely wiped out a small town and ...

Massive accumulations of gypsum and other sulfates in the La Corona lava tube system in Lanzarote, Spain. Credit: Bogdan Onac Lava tubes on Earth have been studied for signs of ancient microbial life, ...

Through the intricate study of lava tubes—caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down—an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient ...

Scientists found life in a volcano’s ‘lava tubes’—life on other planets could be next A Canary Islands volcano pushed rivers of molten lava through the earth. Now scientists and explorers ...

Dams built to protect the Icelandic town of Grindavík from rushing lava may not be enough, a volcanologist cautions.

Headed to the Canary Islands? Here are the most important things to know before you arrive to ensure you get the most out of your trip.

A new astronaut photo shows the Carrizozo Malpaís lava flow in New Mexico in stunning detail.

If you're excited to have a Canary Islands vacation, but aren't sure where to go or which island is right for you, this guide can help you figure out which of these seven volcanic islands (Tenerife, ...