Climb every maunga: Steven Braunias on his epic volcano adventure
In the first of a two-part series, Steve Braunias, armed only with a bus pass, a flask of…
Home Reef Adds On – NASA Science
Home Reef, a mid-ocean volcano in the Tonga archipelago, continues to build onto its modest land area. Volcanic…
Scientists Found a Massive Lava Tube Hiding Beneath the Surface of Venus
Scientists may have found the first evidence of underground tunnels lurking beneath the surface of Venus, carved by…
Scientists Spot First Known Lava Tube on Venus
Researchers had only hypothesized the existence of underground lava tubes on Venus—until now. Using decades-old radar data, a…
NASA Detects Most Powerful Eruption Ever on Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io
Jupiter’s moon Io is covered in hundreds of volcanoes, which spew fountains of lava that constantly refill impact…
How the ‘twin threats’ of Taupō could help predict future disasters
Researchers are studying how Taupō – home to one of the world’s supervolcanoes – and its frequent earthquakes…
How ‘badass’ microbes move in after volcanoes erupt
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Oprah Winfrey hikes up Auckland’s Mt Eden before her Civic Theatre event
Winfrey’s December 14 show was originally meant to be held at Spark Arena on Auckland’s waterfront. However, it…
Volcanic ash from Whakaari leads to flight cancellations
More than a dozen flights to and from Tauranga have been cancelled on Tuesday due to volcanic ash…
Top things to do in Auckland: a 12-hour guide to the city’s best spots
Start the day with a refreshing dip at one of Herne Bay’s beautiful beaches. Favourite sandy spots include…
Lake Turkana’s Lower Levels Trigger More Earthquakes
Falling water levels in one of Africa’s largest lakes, driven by changes in climate, led to a rise…
Plume of ash rises from Whakaari/White Island after minor eruptions
A plume of ash is being emitted from Whakaari/White Island after two small eruptions last week. Earth Sciences…