The Wandan mud volcano has erupted in Taiwan, sending bubbling mud shooting into the air as locals ignite ejected gases with burning rags.

Last day of the dinosaurs' reign captured in stunning detail. Rocks from deep inside the Chicxulub impact crater show what happened in the minutes to hours after one of our planet’s most ...

Scientists worry that recent activity seen on a satellite at a volcano near a major U.S. city could spell disaster for ...

Bangkok-based author Brook Larmer has written feature stories for National Geographic magazine since 2006. Hong Kong-born photographer Justin Jin has been an Explorer since 2024.

The remarkable discovery helps answer some questions about the mysteries of the deep sea. Scientists stunned after ...

The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, located on the state's Big Island, underwent two major eruptions in the last few weeks.

These glowing seas have baffled sailors for centuries. Science may finally have answers. "Milky seas” are one of the rarest reported forms of bioluminescence.

The best wildflower hiking trails in the U.S. Spring is in bloom. Here are our favorite places to frolic through fields of flowers, from the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachian Mountains.

The 11th-century Clachan Duich Church in Kintail National Scenic Area. Photograph by Philip Sayer, Alamy The coffin road to Kintail , one of the most storied paths, travels through its namesake ...

This activity generates explosive volcanoes and fresh crust at the surface. 1:14 When two continental slabs collide, they buckle, and mountain ranges like the Alps or the Himalaya form.

From awe-inspiring beauty to catastrophic destruction, volcanoes are among Earth’s most powerful forces. With molten rock bubbling beneath the surface and the potential to change landscapes in an ...

Going to the beach is good for your brain, according to science. Visiting the coast can help you relieve stress and get more active—and it may even change the way you cope with pain.