Since January 1, 2025, 70 volcanic eruptions have been recorded worldwide — from explosive ash columns to relentless lava flows, both on land and beneath the oceans. Tracked by the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program, this level of activity is above average, with many eruptions concentrated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, but also appearing in Iceland, the Mediterranean, Africa, and remote island chains. Some eruptions made headlines. Many didn’t. All of them are part of Earth relea

Like clockwork, this volcano erupts almost every hour. Learn more: http://on.natgeo.com/2l4GuVw | National Geographic

Volcanism Explained — How Do Volcanoes Form and Why Do They Erupt? | NEXT IAS In this quick GeoConcepts lesson, we explore volcanism — the powerful natural process responsible for forming volcanoes, new landforms, and even oceanic crust. Volcanoes form when heat and pressure deep inside the Earth melt the mantle, pushing magma upward through vents, especially at tectonic plate boundaries and hotspots. Depending on lava thickness and gas content, volcanoes can become shield, composite, or cinder