It’s one of the most remote places on Earth, host to unique and abundant wildlife and perhaps offers the best big-game ...

As part of the global actions promoted during the International Year of Glacier Preservation, the team from the UNESCO Office ...

Scientists in Australia have identified a possible cause of gigantic volcanic eruptions - mysterious 'blobs' about 1,200 ...

This popular tourist destination in Ecuador draws roughly half a million visitors per year, but its primary selling point is actually based on a mistake.

Ecuador in South America is a country steeped in culture, rich in history and bursting with natural beauty - yet it doesn't ...

Located in the Amazon rainforest, this river is famous for its high temperatures, which can reach the boiling point of water. The river's heat is attributed to geothermal activity, specifically ...

Why volcanic hazards must be included in Early Warnings for All-and how NMHSs are showing the wayAt WMO, we say no hazard respects borders. But it's ...

With a competent guide, active volcano treks are both safe and worth the climb. Here are some of the biggest active volcanoes ...

Beyond the storied charm and colonial trappings of Quito’s Old Town, there is plenty more to explore in the Ecuadorian capital. Given its dramatic topograp ...

Kīlauea has been erupting episodically within the summit caldera since Dec. 23, 2024. Its USGS Volcano Alert level is WATCH. Episode 26 of the Kīlauea summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater ...

“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruptive ...