Around the globe, volcanic giants continue their relentless dance with destruction and creation. These geological time bombs don't respect borders, holidays, or human plans. While most of us go about ...

On August 24, A.D. 79, the residents of Pompeii encountered a horrifying sight: a behemoth pillar of smoke, ash, and volcanic material rising 10 miles from the summit of Mount Vesuvius, which had lain ...