There's a hidden fact about northern Arizona that many non-residents don't know. The landscape is littered with more than 600 volcanoes, many of which tourists drive right by without a passing glance, as they continue on…

The 400 metre hill known as the Wrekin is a familiar landmark across Shropshire. An isolated peak amid flat farmland, the Wrekin is visible from many miles away, and a popular belief has developed among Salopians…

We all know Antarctica as the home of extreme cold and ice, but not everythingthere is cold, for the Ice Continent is also home to the world’s southernmost volcano. Rising out of the Southern Ocean at the centre of Ross Island, Mount Erebus sits just over 12 degrees north of the South Pole and has been in a state of eruption since 1972.

This week sees the return of our longest-standing theme week, which is now entering its sixth year: Volcano week. The theme of the week is "volcanoes", but over the next few days we hope to discover…

It may not have a "mount" or "volcano" anywhere in its name, but the islands of Santorini (aka Thira) are actually the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history! That's a pretty…

Continuing our celebration of Volcano Week, @NoelBallantyne found this mini-Volcano in Orlando, Florida http://gss.st/2iC #streetview