Volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years: "Like a sudden bomb"

"While no human lives and livestock have been lost so far, many villages have been covered in ash and as a result their animals have little to eat," an official said.

• Nov 25

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano producing streams of molten lava, eruption imminent

Experts say another eruption from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is imminent, as livestream footage shows lava beginning to flow from its summit this weekend.

• Nov 23

Ash from deadly 1980 eruption is swirling around Mount St. Helens

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.

• Sep 17

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, shooting lava 500 feet into the sky

A sprawling crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again, marking the 32nd episode of volcanic activity at the site since December.

• Sep 3

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano began erupting again, marking the 32nd episode of eruptive activity since December. Video from the U.S. Geological Survey showed bright red lava flowing out of the volcano on Hawaii's Big Island.

• Sep 3
• 04:02

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano shoots lava 100 feet into the air

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has resumed its eruption by shooting an arc of lava high into the air and across a section of its summit crater floor.

• Aug 23

Volcano in Russia erupts for the first time in centuries

The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash more than 3.7 miles into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano is located.

• Aug 3

Long-dormant Russian volcano erupts

A volcano in Russia's Far East has erupted after sitting dormant for 600 years. Scientists believe the eruption was triggered by the massive earthquake that struck the region last week.

• Aug 3
• 00:21

Debunking fake videos about Yellowstone Park

AI-generated videos are causing concerns about a potential volcanic eruption at Yellowstone National Park. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee debunks the claims.

• Jul 25
• 03:04

Volcanic eruption forces tourists to flee Iceland's renowned Blue Lagoon

Tourists at Iceland's Blue Lagoon geothermal spa were forced to pack up and get out as a volcanic eruption left lava oozing from a 3,000-foot fissure in the ground.

• Jul 16

Hundreds of small earthquakes detected at Mount Rainier in Washington

Mount Rainier was experiencing "the most significant seismic activity" at the volcano in more than 15 years as an "earthquake swarm" hit the site starting on Tuesday.

• Jul 9

Indonesia volcano erupts, sending searing-hot ash 11 miles high

Dozens of flights to and from Indonesia's Bali island were canceled after a volcano belched a colossal ash tower 11 miles into the sky, authorities said.

• Jul 7

Body of Brazilian tourist retrieved at Indonesia's popular volcano

Indonesian officials said it took rescuers at least five hours to retrieve Juliana Marins, the Brazilian tourist who fell down a ravine at Mount Rinjani on Lombok island.

• Jun 25

Lava fountains over 1,000 feet high shoot from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

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

• Jun 20

Taal volcano eruption could be imminent

Some people in the Philippines are reportedly defying a mandatory evacuation order, even as experts warn of a massive eruption as soon as today. Drone footage shows the Taal Volcano now looks less active, but the danger below the surface still points to a serious threat. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Jan 15, 2020
• 02:52

Philippines volcano displaces 30,000 people

More than 30,000 people are on the move in the Philippines on Tuesday morning as the threat of a new volcanic eruption grows after the Taal volcano erupted Sunday and is now spewing ash up to nine miles into the air. Ramy Inocencio reports on the situation from south of Manila.

• Jan 14, 2020
• 01:48

Volcano erupts near Manila

There are new warnings Sunday night of a "volcanic tsunami" in the Philippines after an eruption occurred near Manila. Lightning struck as a plume of ash spewed up to nine miles into the sky. Tremors shook the area and more than 6,000 people were evacuated. Officials are warning another explosive eruption could happen at any time.

• Jan 12, 2020
• 00:21

New Zealand crews face toxic volcanic gasses

A harrowing operation in New Zealand is recovering the remaining victims of Monday’s deadly volcano eruption. Teams in HAZMAT suits and gas masks scoured the floor of the White Island crater. Six bodies were removed Thursday, but two remain. The death toll stands at 16. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Dec 13, 2019
• 02:35

Death toll rises after volcano erupts

Days after a volcano erupted on New Zealand's White Island, termors are preventing the recovery of the bodies of the victims still there. The death toll rose to eight, after two people who had been hospitalized died. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Dec 11, 2019
• 01:42

Volcanic New Zealand island remains death trap

Steam and mud billowing from a still-active volcano in New Zealand are preventing recovery crews from getting to White Island. The sudden eruption on Monday hit dozens of tourists. The number of people missing and presumed dead is up to nine. Ramy Inocencio reports from Whakatane.

• Dec 11, 2019
• 01:50

New Zealand volcano recovery efforts on hold

Forty-seven people, including nine Americans, were on New Zealand’s White Island when a deadly volcano in erupted Monday. Video captured just moments before the eruption shows people walking inside the crater. Ramy Inocencio reports from Whakatane.

• Dec 10, 2019
• 02:44

New Zealand volcano erupts, killing at least 5

A desperate search is underway in New Zealand for people missing after the sudden eruption of a volcano Monday. At least five people have died and up to 20 have been hurt. The volcano on White Island, a popular tourist destination, lies 30 miles off the coast of New Zealand’s mainland. Lisette Reymer of our partners at New Zealand’s Newshub reports.

• Dec 9, 2019
• 03:07

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts again, spewing lava 330 feet high

Lava fountains reached heights of more than 330 feet and feeding multiple lava streams.

• Jun 12

Iceland's explosive volcano

Scott Pelley saw one of the greatest forces of nature: an erupting volcano spewing rocks the size of cars

• Jan 6, 2018
• 00:52

The day Vesuvius blew its top

What happened the day a massive volcanic eruption buried a city and its scrolls? And why was Herculaneum impacted differently than Pompeii?

• Apr 1, 2018
• 03:35

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