Volcanoes repeatedly remind people of Earth's potential for violence. Since 1700, volcanic eruptions have killed more than 250,000 people and devastated scores of communities. What causes these ...

Deadliest volcanic eruption: The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia, which killed up to 100,000 people From lava fountains to towering ash clouds, volcanoes produce some of the most dramatic ...

A composite volcano has a tall conical shape, and Fuego is no exception - reaching 12,346 feet tall. A shield volcano, on the other hand, is wide, but not as tall with Kileaua measuring just 4,000 ...