Volcano

Hundreds evacuated after eruption of Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano

Several villages were blanketed with falling ash, blocking out the sun, but no casualties have been reported.

In pictures: Lava from Hawaii volcano lights up night sky amid warnings

Authorities are telling people living on Hawaii’s Big Island to be ready in the event of an emergency.

World's largest active volcano in Hawaii erupts for first time in decades

US authorities say flows of lava remained "contained" within the summit area of Mauna Loa, but the eruption could pose a threat to nearby residents should conditions change.

Anne Heche taken off life support after crash injuries

Anne Heche was declared clinically dead after suffering a “severe anoxic brain injury” in a car crash but kept on life support in case her organs could be donated.

Volcano erupts again near Iceland's capital Reykjavik

Eruption following intense seismic activity is believed to be five to 10 times bigger than last year's eruption, with about 20-50 cubic metres of magma spewing out per second.

Volcanic eruption triggers evacuations in Japan's Kyushu island

The eruption alert level was raised to the highest level of five and about 120 residents in two towns facing the volcano were advised to leave their homes.

Philippine volcano eruption forces thousands to flee

Residents of five villages were ordered to leave their homes after the Taal volcano erupted, shooting ash and steam hundreds of metres into the air.

Indonesian volcano forces hundreds to flee their homes

Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the most active volcanos in the world, has forced 250 people to leave their homes.

Tonga struggles after eruption and tsunami

The Red Cross provided tents, food, water and toilets to households on Tonga’s main island which has been suffering devastating effect of volcano eruption.

Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga

Volcanic eruption has cut communication with the Pacific island nation of Tonga as New Zealand and Australia sent military surveillance flights to assess the damage .

Indonesia volcano death toll mounts as rescuers search for survivors

At least 14 people have died after the eruption of Mount Semeru volcano. Molten ash has coated at least 11 villages in the Lumajang district.

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.