Nov 11th, 2008 · The nation is scheduled to convert to digital TV on Feb. 17. But most of Hawaii will make the switch a month early because of a volcano-dwelling bird. Federal wildlife officials recommended hastening the transition in Hawaii. That's so the Hawaiian petrel's nesting season on the slopes of Maui's Haleakala volcano won't be disrupted by the destruction of the old analog transmission towers nearby.
Oct 29th, 2008 · New images from Messenger are aiding scientists in understanding how volcanic eruptions helped shape this alien world. Some of the photos add to evidence suggesting that volcanoes have been very active on the planet.
Jun 26th, 2008 · Belief in the supernatural permeates the island of Chiloe, a remote spot where volcanoes rumble to life, earthquakes rock the foundations and tales of sea goddesses, warlocks and trolls abound.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · A mud volcano has swallowed the homes of 30,000 people in Indonesia. Geologist Richard Davies speaks with host Alex Chadwick about why the volcano is collapsing.
May 12th, 2008 · Volcanic ash is raining down on Chile, 10 days after an eruption occurred for the first time in thousands of years. People in the area were evacuated. The volcano eruption has turned lakes and rivers white and coated plants in a dense layer of ash.
May 11th, 2008 · The Chaiten volcano in the remote Patagonia region of southern Chile has been dormant for 2,000 years. But for more than a week, lava, ash and huge plumes of smoke have spewed from the volcano. Thousands of people in surrounding towns are being forced to leave their homes and livestock behind.
Dec 3rd, 2007 · Iceland wants to use its carbon-free energy from volcanoes to help clean up one of the world's dirtiest industries: aluminum smelting. The move would help reduce pollution globally. But environmentalists say other countries should develop their own geothermal resources instead of exploiting Iceland's wilderness.
Dec 3rd, 2007 · Iceland's winters are long, dark and cold. But one of the country's favorite winter hobbies is to take a swim in outdoor heated pools or lounge in backyard hot tubs. Heat and electricity are cheap, clean and plentiful here -- and Iceland wants other countries to take notice.