Volcano

Lava from volcano on Spain's La Palma forces hundreds to evacuate

Around 800 people were ordered to evacuate their houses in a first mass exit since around 6,000 people were told to leave the immediate area in the hours after the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on September 19.

Lava from Canary Island volcano reaches sea, raising toxic gas fears

Red-hot lava from a volcano that erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma reached the Atlantic Ocean, nine days after it started to flow down the island.

La Palma lava less than 1km away from ocean, feared to cause explosions

When molten rock eventually meets the Atlantic Ocean, it could trigger explosions releasing toxic gas but Spain's Canary Islands authorities do not expect large disruptions on the coast on account of the lava’s speed.

The volcano eruption in DRC was not an unexpected event

Mismanagement meant there was no alert system in place, in fact, the volcano had not even been monitored in the months leading up to the eruption.

More than 25,000 people displaced after DRC volcano eruption

More than 170 children are still feared missing and UNICEF officials said they were organising transit centers to help unaccompanied children in the wake of the disaster.

Goma city no more under threat as river of DRC volcano lava halts

Military governor of North Kivu province said on Sunday that the lava halted near Buhene on the outskirts of Goma, as thousands of residents, who had fled to neighbouring Rwanda, began to return to the city.

DRC orders evacuation as volcano erupts near Goma city

The government said it was putting an evacuation plan into place, but the announcement was made several hours after the sky turned a fiery red, and many already had fled on foot in hopes of crossing the Rwandan border post just outside town.

Flights wont be affected following Iceland volcano eruption

The Icelandic Meteorological Office says the volcano eruption is “minor” and there were no signs of ash or dust that could disrupt aviation.

Is Etna a danger to Italy?

Etna is Europe’s most active volcano. It has erupted many times, the Catania devastation of 1699 being the worst.

Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spews lava and ash

The 2,968-metre volcano is on the densely populated island of Java and near the ancient city of Yogyakarta

Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts

More than 4,400 residents moved to safety as Mount Ili Lewotolok erupts, vomiting a thick tower of debris four kilometres into sky.

Rain-triggered landslide kills several people in El Salvador

At least nine people are dead, seven injured and one is missing after heavy rains caused a landslide in the north of the country's capital San Salvador.