Elizabeth Cottrell, director of Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program, explains the gasses that are released during a volcanic eruption at Smithsonian's "The Future is Here" event National ...

The frozen continent of Antarctica is, paradoxically, a hotbed of volcanic activity. The ice-capped region is home to some 138 volcanoes nestled beneath the snow, 91 of which were discovered as ...

Tofua has erupted at least 12 times since 1774, according to the Smithsonian Institute's Global Volcanism Program. The most recent and eruptive phase began in 2015 and is technically ongoing.

Elizabeth Cottrell, director of Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program, explains the gasses that are released during a volcanic eruption at Smithsonian's "The Future is Here" event National ...