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.
An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 occurred early morning on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at 3:09 am local time near Augustonemetum, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France, as reported by France's Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS). ...Read all
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kashima-shi, Ibaraki, Japan, was reported only 13 minutes ago by Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in this part of the world. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 16.7 km beneath the epicenter in the morning on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at 9:55 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan on 18 May 2024 (GMT) at approximately 00:55 GMT. ...Read all
Latest VAAC alerts The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers provide near-real time global monitoring of volcanic ash plumes for aviation. Read the latest (or browse past) advisories.
Land of History Armenia has an ancient history and rich cultural heritage to discover. Find true hospitality on unbeaten paths and discover its spectacular geology that shaped dramatic landscapes, hike to hidden century-old monasteries, walk through deep gorges cut into old lava plateaus, wander about on alpine meadows full of flowers, and enjoy superb fresh food... Join us on a relaxed relaxed geotour to one of our best destinations!
Glossary of geologic terms A growing list of often illustrated explanations and definitions of geological terms and keywords, with focus on volcanology and seismology.