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How Hawaii’s Capitol Was Actually Built to Look Like a Volcano

What makes Hawaii’s capitol building so different from the rest? Unlike the domes and marble halls of other states, it was designed to represent volcanoes, the ocean, and the unique culture of the ...

Welcome to the Portuguese archipelago paradise — where natural phenomena blend harmoniously with hotels and restaurants

This Portuguese archipelago, comprising nine unique islands, is a world of fantasy-like waterfalls and volcanic craters. US ...
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South Africa’s volcanic history: active, dormant and extinct

South Africa has no dormant volcanoes. Unlike Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Fuji, which could erupt again, South Africa’s ...

USGS Map Shows Russia Hit With Series of Earthquakes Today: What We Know

The USGS said on its website following the quake in July: "Following the M8.8 Russian Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake, the ...

The Hawaii of the Atlantic – why the Azores is a must-see destination

This Portuguese archipelago, comprising nine unique islands, is a world of fantasy-like waterfalls and volcanic craters. US ...

Scientists return from Tonga with clues to uncover what led to the 'eruption of the century'

A collaborative research team led by University of Tasmania scientists has returned from a major 54-day voyage on CSIRO ...

Active volcanoes, pristine lakes, and epic wildlife sightings await at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

Active volcanoes, pristine lakes, and epic wildlife sightings await at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
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Kilauea Erupts: 1,000-Foot Lava Fountains Light Up Hawaii

Lava fountains taller than the Eiffel Tower just erupted from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, reaching jaw-dropping heights of over ...