Earthquakes near volcanoes Earthquakes often precede volcanic eruptions. Find out where the latest earthquakes in the vicinity of volcanoes have occurred.
Worldwide earthquake activity level What is the level of global earthquake activity today compared to the past? Find out with our graph showing the current and past Global Seismic Activity Level indicator!
Land of Theseus The Saronic Gulf opposite Athens is one of the most beautiful and interesting areas of Greece, full of beautiful landscapes, small towns, islands, archeological remains and one of Europe's least known active volcanic areas. Join us on a relaxing tour to discover this fascinating area!
Volcanoes of Java Climb some of its most interesting and active volcanoes of Java: Papandayan and Galunggung, Merapi in Central Java, Kelud, Semeru, Bromo, the Tengger caldera, and Ijen.
Volcanoes & Cultures The contrast between unspoiled rain-forest, coconut palm beaches, primitive culture and moon-like landscapes surrounding lava-spitting volcanoes could not be bigger: join us on an expedition to the two most active volcanoes of Vanuatu: Ambrym and Yasur.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 5.3 quake in Tonga near Neiafu, Vava'u, only 11 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early evening on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 7:46 pm local time at an intermediate depth of 146 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Bayside, Humboldt County, California, USA, was reported only 6 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 miles beneath the epicenter late at night on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 11:39 pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Mitilini, Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece, was reported only 9 minutes ago by the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in Greece. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter in the morning on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 7:56 am local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...Read all
Vanuatu Volcano Tours One of the most exciting volcano travel destinations in the world! On our adventurous expeditions, you will get close to active lava lakes on Ambrym Island and the spectacular fireworks of Yasur volcano on Tanna Island.
Glossary of geologic terms A growing list of often illustrated explanations and definitions of geological terms and keywords, with focus on volcanology and seismology.
Batu Tara photos A remote island in the Flores Sea of Indonesia formed by a single volcano that has been in strong strombolian eruption for years. We regularly lead expeditions to there where we camp several days to observe it.
Volcano-seismic crisis 2022 Follow the latest news and update on the volcano-seismic crisis that started on São Jorge Island in the Azores on 19 March 2022!