NEW YORK (AP) — When an undersea volcano erupted in Tonga in January, its watery blast was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts. The volcano, known as Hunga ...

A tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption decimated some islands of the South Pacific nation of Tonga. The crushing effect on land and infrastructure can be seen from outer space. Three of Tonga’s ...

The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru. The startling satellite images resembled a massive nuclear ...

For the first time in recorded history, Iran's Taftan stratovolcano is showing ground deformation at its summit after lying dormant for over 700,000 years. Between July 2023 and May 2024, satellite ...

The single-person chamber resembles a spaceship transport pod with a Pacific isle stylings. Following orders, I cross my arms over my chest, cross my feet and recline. Then a trapdoor opens beneath my ...

New modelling suggests an eruption from a giant volcano could destroy roads and bridges and leave an entire community cut off just across the ditch from Australia. New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki ...

When an undersea volcano erupted in Tonga in January, its watery blast was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts. The volcano, known as Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai ...