About 1,500 active volcanoes can be found around the world. Learn about the major types of volcanoes, the geological process behind eruptions, and where the most destructive volcanic eruption ever witnessed occurred.
A volcano on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion erupts drawing crowds of onlookers. It is the fifth time this year that "Le piton de la fournaise' has erupted.
On White Island, off the coast of New Zealand, a volcano erupted overnight while tourists were climbing on it. At least five people were killed, and dozens more are missing or injured.
Video technology and science converge on an active volcano in Vanuatu, where explorer Sam Cossman operated camera-mounted drones to capture high-definition images of the spectacular yet dangerous Marum Crater.