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

How Volcano Shapes & Tectonic Plates Connect | Grade 8 Earth Science Explore the fascinating link between a volcano's cone shape and its magma composition in this engaging Grade 8 Earth Science lesson. Discover how viscosity influences shield and composite volcanoes, and learn how the locations of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and mountain belts relate to oceanic and continental crust distribution. This instructional video uses clear visuals and diagrams to make complex geological con