Dutch Philips to buy US-based Volcano in $1.2 bn deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 15:30

The deal is expected to be closed in the first quarter of 2015.

Dazzling volcano eruption seen from space

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 17:28

Crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) got a rare image of the Sarychev volcano as it erupted June 12, 2009.

Schoolchildren among 14 killed by Indonesia volcano eruption

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:23

Fourteen people, including four schoolchildren, were killed on Saturday after they were engulfed in scorching ash clouds spat out by Indonesia`s Mount Sinabung in its biggest eruption in recent days, officials said.

School children among 11 killed by Indonesia volcano eruption

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 16:24

Eleven people, including four schoolchildren, were killed on Saturday after they were engulfed by scorching ash clouds spat out by Indonesia`s Mount Sinabung in its biggest eruption in recent days, officials said.

Huge magma chamber found below world`s most active volcano

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 14:13

Scientists have discovered a large magma chamber hidden beneath the world`s most active volcano - Kilauea - in the Hawaiian Islands.

Volcanoes shift before they erupt

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 19:19

As they prepare to erupt, volcanoes shift their base, says an interesting study that paves the way for volcanologists to forecast future eruptions.

Volcanoes set their own rules for eruption

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 15:22

In ground breaking work, researchers have unearthed why small and giant volcanoes have different frequency and magnitude while erupting.

Mexicans find body of US mountain climber

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:32

Rescuers have said they found the body of a US climber who was reported missing on the highest mountain in Mexico, the Citlaltepetl volcano.

Indonesian volcano erupts 30 times as 20,000 displaced

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 14:37

An Indonesian volcano that has erupted relentlessly for months shot volcanic ash into the air 30 times on Saturday, forcing further evacuations with more than 20,000 people now displaced, an official said.

Scientists show how deadly volcanic phenomenon moves

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 14:40

Scientists have for the first time tracked how one of the deadliest volcanic hazards moves over time.

El Salvador volcano erupts, evacuations ordered

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 10:05

The Chaparrastique volcano in eastern El Salvador belched a column of hot ash high into the air on Sunday, frightening nearby residents and prompting authorities to order evacuations in the area.

Italy volcano eruption dies down, airport re-opens

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 13:47

A spectacular eruption of the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily in southern Italy died down on Tuesday, allowing the nearby airport of Catania to re-open after a two-day stoppage that disrupted dozens of flights.