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View looking northwest at a new thermal pool in the Porcelain Basin area of Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, that probably formed in a series of mildly explosive events between late December 2024 and early February 2025.  The rocks and white material (silica mud) surrounding the pool were probably ejected as the feature formed.  The pool is about 4 meters (13 feet) across.  (Image Courtesy of: U.S. Geological Survey photo by Mike Poland, May 12, 2025/Public Domain) 

New Yellowstone Thermal Feature

Learn about the new hydrothermal feature that appeared last winter in Yellowstone National Park, possibly on Christmas Day. 

Series of Hydrothermal Explosions Likely Created New Blue Hot Spring in Yellowstone

Kilauea, which is part of the hot spot in Hawaii, was once near a BLOBS before it shifted away millions of years ago. 

(Image Credit: Chelsi de Cuba/Shutterstock) 

Volcano eruption at Kilauea at night

Learn more about BLOBS, mantel plumes 1,500 miles into Earth's mantel that contribute to massive volcanic eruptions on the surface. 

BLOBS 1,500 Miles into Earth's Mantle May Cause Massive Volcanic Eruptions on the Surface

(Image Credit: KARITING PICAH/Shutterstock) 

Mount Lewotobi

Discover more about Indonesia's volcanic alert system and the systems used around the world to help keep people as safe as possible. 

Volcanic Alert Systems Helped Keep People Safe During Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Eruption

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Chaitén Volcano in southern Chile erupted on May 2, 2008 for the first time in 9,000 years. NASA satellites that monitor changes in vegetation near volcanoes could aid in earlier eruption warnings. (Image Courtesy of Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)

NASA satellites that monitor changes in vegetation near volcanoes

Learn how the changing color of tree leaves is being used as an early warning sign for volcanic activity.

Trees Can Warn Us of Volcanic Eruptions From Space

(Image Credit: sirtravelalot/Shutterstock) 

Erupting volcano

Learn how ash from volcanic eruptions can alter ice content in clouds, influencing how Earth handles radiation. 

Ash-Rich Volcanic Eruptions Change Icy Clouds, Regulating Radiation on Earth