A seismologist from Seattle discussed recent volcanic activity across the United States. Here's what you should know.

Volcanoes in the United States that have been active since spring woke up, brushed themselves off, and then went back to sleep. Two volcanoes, one in Alaska and one in Hawaii, are experiencing active eruptions that are minimal and not very dangerous.

Seismicity has decreased” from 30 events per hour at the peak to a few per hour as of Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said Saturday.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama's Pacific coast on Monday, approximately 130 miles south of Punta Burica. The quake, occurring at a depth

The series of earthquakes is the first major swarm of seismic events since 2009. Is it safe if you’re planning on visiting?

May we learn from past tragedies – the magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Manila in 1968, which led to the collapse of the Ruby Tower in Binondo, killing 200 people. Phivolcs also said that more than 6,000 people died when a tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in the Moro Gulf hit in 1976.

Mount Rainier, the active volcano towering above southwestern Washington state, started rumbling — very lightly — on Tuesday. A swarm of small earthquakes was detected under the mountain triggering focused monitoring from officials. But researchers have determined there is no current threat of an eruption.

TOKYO: Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, which could trigger a devastating tsunami and widespread damage.