The next time you're served a flat Coke, impress your friends with volcano jargon. Complain to the waiter that your beverage is "depleted of volatiles." Then, suggest that if the cola were to be ...

A Hawaiian lava field beneath a full moon. (Flickr photo by Bill Shupp) Volcanoes are a source of fascination for many, attracting a steady stream of visitors worldwide. While the danger of sudden ...

Jeffrey Johnson, associate professor of geosciences at Boise State University, contributed this article to Live Science's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The next time you're served a flat Coke, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Mount Merapi in Indonesia is expected to erupt at any moment, and Indonesian government officials ...