For decades, scientists believed that magma chambers beneath volcanoes were transient, forming before an eruption and then dissipating as the volcano quieted. However, new research suggests that ...

Beneath dormant volcanoes in the Cascades region of the Pacific Northwest, scientists found large reservoirs of magma. The discovery challenges the belief that active volcanoes have large magma ...

Recent research led by Cornell University has revealed that significant magma bodies exist beneath active and dormant volcanoes within the Cascade Range. These findings challenge previous ...

The Pacific Ring of Fire can be clearly seen on the map. Over 450 of the world’s active and dormant volcanoes are located here, but this area is also highly active in terms of earthquakes.

On June 14, 1914, three men climbed Lassen Peak to see why a seemingly dormant volcano had started rumbling 16 days before. Now, peering into a newborn crater, they felt the ground tremble.

Volcano Live's Ed Byrne listed it as his favourite volcanic feature in the UK. DOWNLOAD: A guide to volcanic walks in the UK (PDF - 3.4MB) What is the difference between a dormant and an extinct ...