Kids News - Volcano

Big Island's Kilauea Puts Up Another Dazzling Show!

Big Island's Kilauea Puts Up Another Dazzling Show!

Posted by Editor on 01/21/2010

If you have ever been to Hawaii's Big Island, you may have noticed that it's beaches are covered with black volcanic sand - that's because the Island is home to some of the world's most active volcanoes. 

Beautiful Ends To Beautiful Days

Beautiful Ends To Beautiful Days

Posted by Jaanki Dave on 07/11/2009

If you have noticed that the sunsets in your area have been just a tad more beautiful than normal - kind of like pink, purple, and orange watercolor paintings - then you are not mistaken. The stunning endings to our summer days are thanks to the Russian volcano, Sarychev Peak

Erupting Volcano Captured On Camera From Space

Erupting Volcano Captured On Camera From Space

Posted by Editor on 06/26/2009

On June 12th, just as the International Space Station was orbiting above Japan, the Sarychev Peak, one of the world's most active volcanoes, came to life, enabling astronauts to take some amazing, never before seen, pictures.

Volcano Erupts In Chile, South America

Volcano Erupts In Chile, South America

Posted by Editor on 01/04/2008

One of Chile's most active volcanos erupted on January 2nd scaring a lot of people who live in the area. The Llama volcano in Chile's Conguillo National Park, sent a plume (cloud) of smoke nearly 12,500 meters into the air after erupting on Tuesday evening.

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