Together, the islands are a part of the Indonesian island arc system, created by the northeastward subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate. As part of a dynamic volcanic system, the islands have been ...

Tambora, in 1815, resulted in the deaths of more than 100,000 people directly from the blast, and tens of millions due to ...

Krakatoa and Boss Hog appear to be Queensland's largest captive crocodiles after the death of 5.48 metre Cassius. They both measure about 5 metres long and live in captivity at opposite ends of ...

This mysterious sudden movement of Earth's crust sent vibrations through the seafloor that were picked up by distant ...

Scientists find seismic signal before 2022 Tonga eruption. Study suggests rupture in oceanic crust caused early wave. Findings could help improve tsunami early warning systems.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A series of volcanic eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Indonesia’s remote island of Flores killed nine people and injured dozens of others, as buildings ...

Public reports reveal how the 2022 Tonga eruption’s shockwave spread Data from people across New Zealand validated scientific findings GNS explores how observations support disaster preparedness ...