In August 2015, Cotopaxi volcano awoke with its first significant eruption in more than 70 years.
Published Sep 16, 2015
The topography of Popocatépetl exhibits the classic cone shape of a stratovolcano.
Published Dec 3, 2005
Shiveluch is one of the biggest and most active of a line of volcanoes that follow the spine of the Kamchatka Peninsula in easternmost Russia. The volcanoes and peninsula are part of the tectonically active “Ring of Fire,” a zone of active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes that nearly surrounds the Pacific Ocean.
Published Sep 3, 2007
This detailed image from June 29, 2011, provides a nearly unimpeded view of lava flows at the erupting Nabro volcano in Eritrea.
Published Jul 1, 2011
While its current form is that of a youthful stratovolcano, the regional geological evidence indicates that Bolivia’s Tata Sabaya has an older, eventful history.
Published Apr 22, 2013
This detailed astronaut photograph shows the summit crater of Mexico’s Popocatepetl Volcano on February 7, 2009.
Published Mar 23, 2009
The highest volcano in the chain has a nearly perfect cone shape.
Published Jun 18, 2012
At 3,415 meters above sea level, the summit is the highest of Africa’s Sahara region.
Published Feb 14, 2011
Though there are no historical accounts, geologic evidence suggests an eruption about 3,100 years ago affected Pre-Columbian settlements in Mexico.
Published Nov 25, 2013
Fresh volcanic ash and debris indicate the vigorous activity of Russia’s Kizimen Volcano.
Published Feb 5, 2013
Acquired February 11, 2010, this true-color image shows water discoloration immediately west of the underwater summit of Fukutoku-Okanoba. Clouds overhead might result from vapor emissions, but might be unrelated to volcanic activity.
Published Feb 11, 2010
