This is a repost from the archives, an older post by Henrik which has been updated to reflect more recent findings. Did you know there are 255 volcanoes or volcanic features listed in the US?

With a competent guide, active volcano treks are both safe and worth the climb. Here are some of the biggest active volcanoes ...

Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii.

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in Toulouse issued a red aviation warning after Mount Etna’s eruption, but this has subsequently been downgraded to orange ...

Mount Vesuvius, one of the world’s most infamous volcanoes, last erupted over 70 years ago, but what if it erupted again in 2021? This video explores the potential devastation and wide-reaching ...

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, fiery avalanches of ash and pumice assaulted Pompeii, displacing some 15,000 inhabitants and killing at least 1,500 more.

How 2,000-Year-Old Mount Vesuvius Explosion Turned Victim's Brain Into Glass In 2020, the researchers found a black, glassy substance inside the victim's skull and spinal cord.

Mount Vesuvius turned a man’s brain into glass when it erupted 2,000 years ago Jasper King Published February 28, 2025 5:56pm Updated February 28, 2025 5:56pm Comments ...

Business Mount Vesuvius eruption turned a man's brain into glass. Here's how it happened FILE PHOTO: A general view of the ancient archaeological site of Herculaneum, Italy, October 23, 2019.

Mount Vesuvius eruption turned man's brain partly into glass Scientists made the surprise discovery while examining the body of a man who was killed in the ancient city of Herculaneum ...

Italy's Mount Vesuvius Thousands of people were killed and the two cities were buried under a thick layer of volcanic material and mud, sitting untouched until their rediscovery in the 18th century.