Earthquakes near volcanoes Earthquakes often precede volcanic eruptions. Find out where the latest earthquakes in the vicinity of volcanoes have occurred.
Worldwide earthquake activity level What is the level of global earthquake activity today compared to the past? Find out with our graph showing the current and past Global Seismic Activity Level indicator!
Land of Theseus The Saronic Gulf opposite Athens is one of the most beautiful and interesting areas of Greece, full of beautiful landscapes, small towns, islands, archeological remains and one of Europe's least known active volcanic areas. Join us on a relaxing tour to discover this fascinating area!
Volcanoes of Java Climb some of its most interesting and active volcanoes of Java: Papandayan and Galunggung, Merapi in Central Java, Kelud, Semeru, Bromo, the Tengger caldera, and Ijen.
Volcanoes & Cultures The contrast between unspoiled rain-forest, coconut palm beaches, primitive culture and moon-like landscapes surrounding lava-spitting volcanoes could not be bigger: join us on an expedition to the two most active volcanoes of Vanuatu: Ambrym and Yasur.
Just 14 minutes ago, a 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Narrogin, Western Australia, Australia. The tremor was recorded in the evening on Monday, May 20th, 2024, at 9:46 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 4.8 miles below the surface. ...Read all
Just 3 minutes ago, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded early morning on Monday, May 20th, 2024, at 5:17 am local time, at a very shallow depth of 5.6 miles below the surface. ...Read all
We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Panama, Panamá, Panama on 20 May 2024 (GMT) at approximately 11:55 GMT. ...Read all
Just 19 minutes ago, a 2.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Katanning, Western Australia, Australia. The tremor was recorded early afternoon on Monday, May 20th, 2024, at 2:11 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles below the surface. ...Read all
Kuril Islands expedition The Kuril islands form one of the most active volcanic chains in the world, but are very difficult to access. From time to time, we organize expeditions to some of these remote and still unspoiled islands. Adventure guaranteed!
Ijen volcano photos Ijen volcano in East Java is famous for its turquoise acid crater lake and the large sulfur deposits that are being mined by local workers. At night, the scene is illuminated by ghostly blue flames, as sulfur ignites.
Divergent plate boundaries in oceans Two ocean plates move apart from each other. Hot upwelling mantle material forms magmas that continuously produce new oceanic crust. An ocean widens.
From Stromboli to Etna Get to know some of the most active and interesting volcanoes in the world: famous Mt. Etna on Sicily; Vulcano, in the Ancients'belief home to Vulcanus, God of Fire; Lipari with its spectacular obsidian and pumice deposits; and Stromboli, "Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea", known for its permanent fireworks!