When a volcano erupts, it can spew ash high into the atmosphere—inserting aerosols right where clouds typically form. How exactly these aerosols impact cloud formation has long been a mystery to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. With its greenish-brownish color, Erg Chech 002 (EC 002) might ...

Scientists study Erebus Volcano in Antarctica as it emits golden glow and mysterious noises, shedding light on its unique volcanic activity and environmental impact.

Caldera formation arises when large volumes of magma are evacuated from a sub-surface reservoir, leading to gravitational collapse of the overlying rock into the evacuated space. The process begins ...