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

Most earthquakes happen when Earth’s plates move, sliding, colliding, or sinking beneath one another (subduction). But a volcano tectonic earthquake is different. It occurs when magma moves beneath the ground, building up pressure that stresses the surrounding rocks. When the rocks can’t hold it anymore, they crack or shift, causing an earthquake. Subduction zones are special places where both big tectonic quakes and volcano tectonic quakes often occur, since plate movement there helps create ma

How Tectonic Plates Shape Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Mountains | Grade 8 Earth Science Explore how the Earth's tectonic plates influence the location of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts. This instructional video connects these geological features to the distribution of oceanic and continental crust, making complex earth science concepts easy to understand for 8th grade students. Clear visuals and diagrams help explain plate tectonics and crust characteristics in an