Rescuers have spotted wreckage believed to be from a sightseeing helicopter carrying three people that went missing near ...

The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological evidence tells us. The ancient city of Herculanum was destroyed by the ...

Oregon’s landscape hides some of nature’s most bizarre and breathtaking creations. From mysterious sinkholes to vibrant painted hills, the Beaver State offers natural phenomena that seem almost ...

Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help ...

GO: Heads and Hearts: Seeing the Landscape through Nez Perce Eyes at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 SE Water ...

Located in Oregon, Crater Lake fills a massive volcanic caldera created by Mount Mazama’s eruption. The lake ranks ninth in the world for maximum depth and third for average depth, making it one of ...

Join WALKIN’ WEST host Steve Weldon for a hike around America’s deepest, bluest lake, Crater Lake. Join WALKIN’ WEST host Steve Weldon for a hike around America’s deepest and bluest lake, Crater Lake.

A little volcanic eruption wasn't going to stop these winter warriors from enjoying a day on the slopes. Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Italy and started spewing ash just after Christmas.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Mount Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island has resumed its on-and-off eruptions, which have been captivating residents and visitors for nearly a year. The eruption is currently contained within Hawaii ...

No, there was no “eruption threat” or sudden seismic tremor activity at Mount Rainier. But there is an eruption of backlash for an article that stoked fears with some faulty reporting. If you were ...