Volcanoes are nature's most dramatic rocks, and while their eruptions can be awe-inspiring, they also pose serious threats to nearby communities and global climates. Scientists vigilantly monitor ...

Mount Merapi on the border of Yogyakarta and Magelang Regency emitted pyroclastic flows at 04:13 p.m. local time on Tuesday, .

Around the globe, volcanic giants continue their relentless dance with destruction and creation. These geological time bombs don't respect borders, holidays, or human plans. While most of us go about ...

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia (AP) -- Hundreds of poor farmers concerned about their crops and livestock returned to the slopes of Indonesia's ash-spewing Mount Merapi on Friday, a day after fleeing the ...

Indonesia, with its vast expanse of over 17,000 islands, is known for its rich natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Among its most extraordinary features are the countless volcanoes scattered across ...

From fertile farmlands to fiery skylines, these communities choose to live on the edge of Earth’s most powerful forces.