The highest volcano in the world is Cerro Ojos del Salado. It is a stratovolcano in South America’s Central Volcanic Zone, reaching an impressive 6893 meters above sea level (or at least above ...

Seattle meteorologists Cliff Mass and Ted Buehner weigh in on a viral debate between Joe Rogan and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders over climate change.

Hawaii’s beaches have a huge holiday pull when it comes to both relaxation and water sports. Whether you’re looking to spend ...

A new kind of stellar explosion, far brighter and longer-lasting than supernovae, may help scientists explore the secrets of ancient black holes. These rare “extreme nuclear transients” are reshaping ...

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today approved the immediate withdrawal of its two longstanding lawsuits concerning Maunakea, marking a pivotal shift towards collaborative ...

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As another school year ends, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes two new summer interns: Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth ...

Magnetic detection can only go so far in an island chain made of volcanic rock. Experts say other methods could be a ...

The state must spend millions to see if more electricity can be produced using heat deep under the earth. And it will have to convince residents to support such an effort.

This is the 26th lava fountaining episode recorded at Kilauea since December. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes.