The islands of Hawaii are filled with all kinds of volcanic wonders — from the smoking calderas of active volcanoes to the igneous lava tubes forged by ancient eruptions. However, one volcanic feature ...

Lava is one of the most awe-inspiring substances on Earth, whether it's flowing gently or blasting violently out of the ground. But what makes it switch between one or the other? To investigate the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — How do you make your own lava? Dump 10 gallons of basaltic rock into a high-powered induction furnace. Let it heat up for 3 or 4 hours. Stir occasionally with a steel rod. Once the ...