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Volcano erupts in Indonesia, thousands evacuated
Mount Barujari on Indonesia’s Lombok Island is erupting, sending plumes of ash thousands of metres into the air.Mount Barujari on Indonesia’s Lombok Island is erupting, sending plumes of ash thousands of metres into the air.
Watch: Time-lapse video of Turrialba volcano eruption
During an eruption that lasted hours, Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano blanketed vast areas in ash, threatening the health of elderly citizens and suspending flights at San Jose’s international…During an eruption that lasted hours, Costa Rica’s Turrialba volcano blanketed vast areas in ash, threatening the health of elderly citizens and suspending flights at San Jose’s international…
Volcano spews lava on La Reunion island
A volcano on the French island of Reunion erupted on Sunday, shooting lava into the air.A volcano on the French island of Reunion erupted on Sunday, shooting lava into the air.
Volcano erupts on La Reunion island
A volcano on La Reunion in the Indian ocean has erupted for the second time this year.A volcano on La Reunion in the Indian ocean has erupted for the second time this year.
Hawaii's spectacular 'smiley' volcano
Sometimes Mother Nature takes your breath away – and makes you smile.Sometimes Mother Nature takes your breath away – and makes you smile.
Awesome Mount Etna erupts again!
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, has been at it again, spewing red torrents of lava into the sky and sporadic activity continued on Thursday.Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, has been at it again, spewing red torrents of lava into the sky and sporadic activity continued on Thursday.
Devastating beauty
Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, erupted spectacularly on Friday (5 February) night. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes, erupted spectacularly on Friday (5 February) night. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
Japanese volcano erupts on nuclear power station island
A Japanese volcanic eruption has fired ash nearly 2km into the sky and sent molten lava flowing down its slopes. The SakurajimaA Japanese volcanic eruption has fired ash nearly 2km into the sky and sent molten lava flowing down its slopes. The Sakurajima
Mexico: 'Fire' Volcano erupts
Mexico’s Colima or ‘Fire’ Volcano bursts to life spewing ash and gas high into the sky.Mexico’s Colima or ‘Fire’ Volcano bursts to life spewing ash and gas high into the sky.
Volcano Colima sends new dust clouds into Mexican sky
Another double eruption has sent clouds of dust and ash pouring two kilometres into the Mexican sky from the Colima volcano. Mexico has over 3000Another double eruption has sent clouds of dust and ash pouring two kilometres into the Mexican sky from the Colima volcano. Mexico has over 3000
Italy: Etna eruption
For several days in Sicily, the volcanic activity of Mount Etna has been intense. Large lava fountains and an eruption column several kilometers highFor several days in Sicily, the volcanic activity of Mount Etna has been intense. Large lava fountains and an eruption column several kilometers high
Indonesia reopens Bali airport as winds clear volcanic ash
Indonesia has reopened Bali airport after volcanic ash from Mount Rinjani on a nearby island forced the closure of the busy flight path. Thousands ofIndonesia has reopened Bali airport after volcanic ash from Mount Rinjani on a nearby island forced the closure of the busy flight path. Thousands of
Tourists stranded as volcanic ash cloud closes Bali airport
The international airport on the holiday island of Bali closed on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled because of an ash cloud from anThe international airport on the holiday island of Bali closed on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled because of an ash cloud from an
Mexico's Colima volcano erupts
Mexico’s Colima volcano erupted on Friday morning, sending a new cloud of ash and gas high into the sky.Mexico’s Colima volcano erupted on Friday morning, sending a new cloud of ash and gas high into the sky.
Mexico's Colima volcano erupts
Mexico’s Colima volcano has erupted spewing smoke up to 2,500 metres into the air. Sometimes called the “Fire Volcano” it lies in the south west ofMexico’s Colima volcano has erupted spewing smoke up to 2,500 metres into the air. Sometimes called the “Fire Volcano” it lies in the south west of
Spectacular explosions as Mexican volcano erupts
The Colima volcano in Mexico has erupted, spewing ash and smoke two thousand metres into the air. Three spectacular explosions were recordedThe Colima volcano in Mexico has erupted, spewing ash and smoke two thousand metres into the air. Three spectacular explosions were recorded
Mexico's Colima volcano in fresh eruptions
Mexico’s Colima volcano has been spewing fresh plumes of smoke and hot ash in a series of small eruptions. It is the latest in a summer of activityMexico’s Colima volcano has been spewing fresh plumes of smoke and hot ash in a series of small eruptions. It is the latest in a summer of activity
Piton de la Fournaise erupts on Reunion Island
The Piton de la Fournaise has been erupting for the last 10 days and tourists are enjoying these beautiful pictures. This is the fourth eruptionThe Piton de la Fournaise has been erupting for the last 10 days and tourists are enjoying these beautiful pictures. This is the fourth eruption
Lava flows from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
Volcanic lava is making a slow crawl in Pahoa, Hawaii and is threatening Pahoa Village Road. The National Guard has deployed troops to help provideVolcanic lava is making a slow crawl in Pahoa, Hawaii and is threatening Pahoa Village Road. The National Guard has deployed troops to help provide
Locals are evacuated as Mexico's "Fire volcano" causes alarm
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the vicinity of a volcano in western Mexico amid fears of a major eruption. The aptly named “FireHundreds of people have been evacuated from the vicinity of a volcano in western Mexico amid fears of a major eruption. The aptly named “Fire
Ecuador's Cotopaxi volcano awakens after 75 years
Ecuador’s Cotopaxi Volcano continues to rumble, spewing smoke and ash into the surrounding area and forcing nearby residents to take precautions. InEcuador’s Cotopaxi Volcano continues to rumble, spewing smoke and ash into the surrounding area and forcing nearby residents to take precautions. In
Ecuador evacuation after increased activity around Cotopaxi volcano
The president of Ecuador has declared a state of emergency after the giant Cotopaxi volcano showed signs of increased activity. The move allowsThe president of Ecuador has declared a state of emergency after the giant Cotopaxi volcano showed signs of increased activity. The move allows
Ecuador: volcanic eruption near the capital, Quito
A five kilometre plume of ash is erupting from a volcano only 30 kilometres from the capital of Ecuador. Cotopaxi rumbled into life for the firstA five kilometre plume of ash is erupting from a volcano only 30 kilometres from the capital of Ecuador. Cotopaxi rumbled into life for the first
Volcano erupts on Reunion Island
A volcano has erupted on the remote French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, where a piece of what is believed to be missing Malaysia AirlinesA volcano has erupted on the remote French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, where a piece of what is believed to be missing Malaysia Airlines
Mexico: 'Volcano of Fire' forces hundreds to flee their homes
Ash spewing from the Colima Volcano in western Mexico has sparked fears of a huge eruption, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes.Ash spewing from the Colima Volcano in western Mexico has sparked fears of a huge eruption, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes.
Volcanic ash cloud shuts five airports, leaving Bali tourists stranded
A volcanic eruption has shut five airports in Indonesia, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. Mount Raung in East Java has been erupting forA volcanic eruption has shut five airports in Indonesia, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. Mount Raung in East Java has been erupting for
Fresh blast from Mount Sinabung volcano in Indonesia
A fresh powerful burst of searing gas has been thrown hundreds of metres into the air from a volcano in western Indonesia. The latest eruption onA fresh powerful burst of searing gas has been thrown hundreds of metres into the air from a volcano in western Indonesia. The latest eruption on
Watch: Volcano erupts on Japanese island
A volcano on the remote southern Japanese island of Kuchinoerabujima erupted suddenly on Friday, blasting plumes of black smoke high into the skyA volcano on the remote southern Japanese island of Kuchinoerabujima erupted suddenly on Friday, blasting plumes of black smoke high into the sky
Wolf volcano erupts on the Galapagos Islands
A volcano has erupted on the Galapagos Islands. The Wolf volcano on Isabela Island erupted for the first time in over three decades. VolcanologistsA volcano has erupted on the Galapagos Islands. The Wolf volcano on Isabela Island erupted for the first time in over three decades. Volcanologists
Volcano's eruption caught on camera in Nicaragua
This is the dramatic amateur footage from Nicaragua captured by visitors to the country’s Telica volcano, who found themselves close by when itThis is the dramatic amateur footage from Nicaragua captured by visitors to the country’s Telica volcano, who found themselves close by when it