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This week, we explore the explosive world of volcanoes. Uncover the many mysteries created by the volcanic explosion in Tonga, explore the recent eruption of Mauna Loa, and learn about the risks of volcano tourism.

An eruption occurs at the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai off Tonga, January 14, 2022 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Video recorded January 14, 2022.

PHOTOGRAPH BY TONGA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, REUTERS

The volcanic explosion in Tonga destroyed an island—and created many mysteries

"Everything so far about this eruption is off-the-scale weird," from its deafening blast to its Pacific-wide tsunami.

"OFF-THE-SCALE WEIRD"

The volcanic island of Thera (modern Santorini) in the Aegean Sea depicted during a 19th-century eruption.

COLOUR-PRINTED ENGRAVING VIA UNIVERSAL HISTORY ARCHIVE / UIG / BRIDGEMAN IMAGES

3,600-year-old tsunami ‘time capsule’ sheds light on one of humanity’s greatest disasters

The volcanic eruption of Santorini rocked the Mediterranean and changed history. Now there is crucial—and chilling—new information about the Bronze Age cataclysm.

A "SUPER-COLOSSAL" ERUPTION

Aerial photo of the northeast rift zone eruption of Mauna Loa.

PHOTOGRAPH BY NATALIA DELIGNE, USGS

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa erupts for the first time in 38 years. What happens next?

For now, the eruption does not threaten any populated areas, but scientists continue to closely monitor the largest active volcano in the world.

THE U.S. ONCE BOMBED AN ACTIVE VOLCANO.

WHERE WAS IT LOCATED?

A. ALASKA
B. JAPAN
C. HAWAII

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When cracks opened in the Cumbre Vieja ridge on La Palma in September 2021, they kicked off one of the most destructive volcanic eruptions on the Canary Islands in 500 years. Lava fountains blasted almost 2,000 feet high, and masses of molten rock landed thousands of feet from the newly formed crater.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CARSTEN PETER

Lava built this island—then entombed towns in stone

After one of the Canary Islands' worst volcanic eruptions in centuries, a community confronts the damage, and rethinks its way of life.

THE PATH OF CHAOS

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3.

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A photo of two people climbing a mountain.

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A drone view of a volcano eruption.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS BURKARD

Volcano tourism is booming, but is it too risky?

Dazzling eruptions draw visitors to places like Iceland and Hawaii. Here’s how to see them safely.

WHERE WILL WE JOURNEY TO NEXT?

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