The charred scrolls of Herculaneum, buried under the ash of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, were long thought to be undecipherable. But new technology has allowed researchers to see what’s ...

A huge ancient eruption created the dreamy Greek island, leaving a vast crater and a horse-shoe shaped rim. Now scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the next big one could be.

A huge ancient eruption created the dreamy Greek island, leaving a vast crater and a horse-shoe shaped rim. Now scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the next big one could be.

Excavations in Pompeii revealed that four people, including a child, tried to seek shelter from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius by barricading themselves in a bedroom.

Volcanic eruption and tsunami fears after Greek holiday hotspot hit by earthquakes Josh Milton. Published February 8, 2025 1:17pm Updated February 8, 2025 2:22pm Share ...

The Greek island of Santorini is being rattled by dozens of tremors, ... has seen more than 100 eruptions over the past 400,000 years. The most recent large quake in Santorini struck in 1956.

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that four people, including a child, in Pompeii used furniture to block a bedroom door and shield themselves from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Among the benefits of the volcano: fertile farmland and tourism. Inspiring ancient Greek legends, Etna has had scores of known eruptions in its history. An eruption in 396 B.C., has been credited with ...

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that four people, including a child, in Pompeii used furniture to block a bedroom door and shield themselves from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.