A massive blob deep under Hawaii seems to be solid and iron-rich, new research finds. This blob — scientifically known as a mega-ultralow velocity zone — may anchor the Hawaii hotspot, an area where ...

The Civilian Conservation Corps builds Kīlauea Visitor Center in 1941 at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. (National Park ...

The family of six were hiking Tuesday when they got stuck in several feet of snow on Mount Hood. One member pressed the “SOS” button on their phone, which alerted authorities to their exact location.

Author Tommy Orange rings in the New Year at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii—and reflects on what we can learn from the land ...

This map shows the tephra fall associated with episode 41 of Kilauea’s episodic summit eruption, on Jan. 24. Tephra is a generic word for any material erupted by a volcano that travels through the air ...

Think of Hawaii and the image that instantly comes to mind is golden sunsets and never-ending aquamarine waters. And yes, a trip to the islands will feature plenty of time for sunbathing and palm-tree ...

This eruption marked the 41st episode in the series of eruptions cataloged since December 2024.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK — When Scott and Pamela Rippel found out scientists were predicting a fountain of lava would erupt in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Jan. 24, they extended their ...

Discover why Papakolea Beach on Hawaii’s Big Island is one of the rarest beaches in the world. Learn how volcanic olivine ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has officially erupted for the 41st time since 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

February is one of the best months to tour many national parks in the United States. During the month you'll still find plenty of snow in northern parks while summer ones will be cooler than their ...

The scheme — reminiscent of "Catch Me If You Can," the movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio — lasted four years, U.S. prosecutors ...