Volcano

Lava-Spewing Volcano Forces Trails to Close in Hot Spot

Hawaii officials reported a surge in tourism since the volcano became active again in 2024, with 1.8 million visits in 2025 to see the lava-spewing attraction.

Reagin von Lehe

A stranded passenger looks on while at terminal as Soekarno-Hatta International Airport closed its operations due to the eruption of the Mount Anak Krakatau volcano, in Tangerang, near Jakarta, Indonesia, September 7, 2026. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

NEED TO VENT

Giant Volcano Eruption Leaves 270,000 Stranded

Plumes of ash were thrown 50,000 feet into the sky.

Harry Thompson

CATANIA, ITALY - AUGUST 14: Mount Etna's eruptive activity continues, with active lava flows fed by vents located at 2,750 and 1,900 meters of altitude, alongside ongoing ash emissions from the Voragine summit crater in Catania, Sicily, Italy on August 14, 2026. The spectacular glowing lava streams have attracted an exceptional influx of hikers, tourists, and curious onlookers eager to witness the volcanic phenomenon at night. In response to this dangerous mass exodus towards the active lava fronts, local authorities have implemented strict roadblocks, parking bans along key mountain routes like the Mareneve road, and restricted access to the affected areas to ensure public safety. Meanwhile, the continuous emission and fallout of volcanic ash have severely impacted operations at Catania International Airport, leading to a total block described as the most severe emergency in the last twenty years, with flights temporarily suspended until tomorrow. (Photo by Salvatore Allegra/Anadolu via Getty Images)

FIERY END

American, 30, Killed by Lightning Strike on Erupting Volcano

He died after being hit by a massive electrical bolt during a severe storm.

Leigh Kimmins

A drone view shows molten lava flowing down the slope during an eruption at Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, August 11, 2026.

MOUNTAIN OF PROBLEMS

Giant Volcano Eruption Causes Air Travel Chaos

Lava and ash have been spewing out of the volcano for more than a week.

Ewan Palmer

Tartane island with Mount Pelée in the background dominating Robert Bay. (Photo by philippe giraud/Corbis via Getty Images)

PRESSURE MOUNTAIN

Killer Volcano Reawakens After Decades of Silence

Scientists have detected heightened seismic activity.

Harry Thompson

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Huge Volcano Eruption Triggers Emergency Evacuations

Lava fountains up to 1,000 feet tall have driven families from their homes.

Will Neal

Volcano

Lava-Spewing Volcano Forces Trails to Close in Hot Spot

Giant Volcano Eruption Leaves 270,000 Stranded

American, 30, Killed by Lightning Strike on Erupting Volcano

Giant Volcano Eruption Causes Air Travel Chaos

Killer Volcano Reawakens After Decades of Silence

Huge Volcano Eruption Triggers Emergency Evacuations

3 Hikers Killed After Giant Volcano Erupts

Volcano Eruption Forces Evacuation as Lava Spews Into Sky

Huge Volcano Eruption Forces National Park Closure

Volcano’s First Eruption in 12,000 Years Cancels Flights

Volcano Erupts for the First Time in Almost 12,000 Years