Illustration of the planet 55 Cancri e, also called Janssen. The search for exoplanets—worlds that orbit stars other than our sun—may be focused on discovering another Earth, but it continues to ...

Astronomers may be starting to get the goods on lava planets. These fiery worlds share a similar density to Earth but orbit so close to their host stars that their scorching daytime temperatures melt ...

Volcanology encompasses the study of volcanoes, the dynamics of magma ascent, and the mechanisms underlying diverse eruptive phenomena—from effusive lava flows to explosive events. Recent research has ...

A team of planetary scientists has confirmed the existence of a giant volcanic cave beneath the surface of Venus, providing the first direct evidence of intact underground lava tunnels on the planet.

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Fountains of lava erupted from the Sundhnúkur volcanic system in southwest Iceland on Jan. 14, 2024. As the world watched on webcams and ...