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Recent rumblings of a volcano in Indonesia have scientists keeping a closer eye on the mountain that once caused a monster eruption.

A series of volcanic explosions sunk two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Giant tsunamis and toxic gases brought mass death and destruction to Indonesia.

Electric blue clouds high in Earth's atmosphere may be a product of climate change.

Igneous rocks are formed from lava (or magma), though they are not easily definable, as they exist in over seven hundred varieties.

A strong earthquake on September 2, 2009 struck west Java, Indonesia. Effects were felt in Jakarta and Bali. A tsunami warning was issued but canceled an hour later.

Pelagius was a monk who challenged the great machine of the Roman Catholic Church. His beliefs and followers were so wide spread that he could not be ignored.

Pre-teens often need to escape the stresses of growing up by enjoying the tales of fantasied characters and their wild adventures of the imagination.

Some may get their kicks on Highway 66, but if kitsch is the order of the day, it can be found in great abundance on a short stretch of Highway 40 in eastern Arizona.

Today marks four years since the second worst earthquake ever measured sent walls of water crashing into South Asia and its surrounding regions.

Scholastic has launched a new series for young readers aimed at getting reluctant readers to pick up a book.

Scientists have pinpointed the cause behind the 1908 explosion of a space object over Siberia.

Deep Sea World is a visitor attraction close to Edinburgh, fully enclosed and family friendly. So it SHOULD be a good day out on a wet and miserable Scottish Day.

Noted to be one of the most powerful eruptions in historic times, Tambora caused tsunamis and days of darkness.

Kilauea is one of three volcanoes that sit over the Hawaiian Hot Spot where daily volcanic activity has taken place for 25 years.

Scientists are collecting data on the mesospheric phenomenon that is increasing in frequency and at lower latitudes.

An eruption of two vents in the Rabaul caldera, Vulcan and Tavurvur, forced the evacuation of residents, buried the airport and collapsed most buildings in the city.

Philippine volcanologists have raised the alert level at Mount Mayon to moderate unrest due to minor quakes and a glow observed in the summit crater.