Volcanic ash clouds are projected very high into the atmosphere. They can reach up to 20 kilometers in height. It's like launching a ping-pong ball...
Subterranean caves often form in limestone rocks. These rocks slowly dissolve in acidic water, creating cavities. The process takes millions of years. The formation of...
The Iguaçu Falls were formed approximately 120 million years ago as a result of volcanic eruptions. Massive lava flows created thick basalt plateaus. Then, erosion...
Supervolcanoes form where enormous magma reservoirs accumulate beneath the Earth's crust. This magma is very viscous. It cannot flow easily. As a result, immense pressure...
Tidal forces are generated by the gravitational attraction of the Moon on the Earth. This attraction creates giant waves in the oceans, called tides. As...
Baia, located in the present-day region of Campania in Italy, was once a luxurious seaside resort of the Roman Empire. Known for its natural thermal...
Deep within the Earth, magma is constantly in motion. It's this liquid rock. Under pressure, it is always seeking an exit and often ends up...
Kolmanskop is somewhat the story of a town that appeared out of nowhere. It all began in 1908 when a German railway worker named August...
The different colors of Yellowstone's hot springs largely come from microbial pigments. Bacteria and algae, known as thermophiles, love the heat and thrive by producing...
Jericoacoara is located in the state of Ceará, in the northeast of Brazil. It's quite a unique spot near the Atlantic Ocean. It's often said...
