In photos taken after the eruption (see above), the damage to the dome is readily apparent. What was once a growing dome was reduced into a ~1 kilometer wide crater. The crater is still vigorously ...

Lava domes -- or volcanic domes -- vary in size and shape. They can reach up to 1,640 feet high, but typically stay within ranges of 30 to 320 feet, according to the USGS. They're also pretty common.

Cleveland Volcano in the Aleutians near Unalaska is restless. Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory observed that a new lava dome formed in the summit crater over the weekend, and lava is ...

On Monday, they announced part of a new and rapidly expanding bulge on the south part of the volcano's old lava dome had become intensely hot, reaching temperatures of up to 300 degrees Celsius ...

A lava dome fountain blurbled in the Halema'uma'u crater at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii in early January 2021.

The eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano has become a “dome fountain,” as the volcano has begun to drown in its own lava lake.

Why a Volcano Has Erupted Almost Every Hour for 94 Years. The Santiaguito lava dome under Guatemala’s Santa Maria Volcano is one of the most regular erupting features in the world.

Scientists are having trouble coming up with a name for the new lava dome in the crater of Mount St. Helens. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Lava domes form at the top of many volcanoes when viscous lava erupts. When they become unstable, they can collapse and cause a hazard. An international team of researchers has analysed summit ...