Far out in the Atlantic, the Azores rise from the ocean. Nine volcanic islands, shaped by fire and softened by time, are blanketed in rolling green pastures and surrounded by clear waters. Just off ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Multiple earthquakes are rattling Santorini, a volcanic island in Greece, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers with tents, a sniffer dog and drones, and to shut schools on ...

A volcanic island in Antarctica where warm waters meet icy landscapes.

Volcanic elements give rise to cultures and nations on these beautiful islands. They’ve been equally worshiped and feared by many peoples over the millennia. But in the wake of drama and destruction, ...

Scotland's dramatic volcanic landscape once rivalled the fiery activity of modern-day Hawaii, scientists have discovered. Geologists from the University of Aberdeen have confirmed that cracks in the ...

Pantelleria, a volcanic island between Sicily and Tunisia, is quite small, but it produces great wine. Geographically closer to Tunisia, it has a rich history that has seen the passage of different ...

Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fueling volcanic activity in an unexpected place: the oceans. A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia's Far ...