Green Volcanoes: The Azores, a cluster of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, are famous for their very pleasant climate, breathtaking green and unspoiled landscapes and nature. They also have deep history and you'll find warm hospitality. Our new tour, guided by a photographer and volcanologist, will lead to five islands: Sao Miguel, Faial, Terceira, Pico and Flores - each with its distinct character to discover.
Pearl of the Aegean: Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Discover its fascinating natural and cultural history on a relaxed walking study tour with us.
Land of Colors: We still have spots free on the tours to Kamchata's volcanoes in Aug & Sep 2020! Both tours will be accompanied by a volcanologist from our team. A country full of colors and adventures is waiting for you!
Desert, Salt & Volcanoes: Experience one of the geologically most active areas on the planet: the Danakil desert in northern Ethiopia. Highlights include Erta Ale volcano with its active lava lake and Dallol hydrothermal fields offering a surreal landscape of colors, salt, geysers and springs.
Fagradalsfjall (Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland): The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) noted that a fourth eruptive fissure opened on 9 April at about 03:00 local time. Located between the second and third eruption site, the new fissure vent started to erupt another basaltic lava flow. Preliminary measurements indicate that the lava flow's discharge rate likely will increase. The all lava flows traveling to Geldingadalir and Meradalir valley. ...read all
The lava flows from the new fissure vent on the volcano's western flank remain very active and advance along a broad front: towards the west and north, lava is spreading in the sector of La Breña, and towards the west and south in the Finca Alegre farm area, only few 100 meters from the villages of El Patroncino and San José El Rodeo. ...read all
Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) reported a magnitude 4.6 quake in Japan near Naze, Amami Shi, Kagoshima, only 15 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Monday 12 April 2021 at 4:18 am local time at a shallow depth of 15.7 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...read all
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Pampa Honda, Chiapas, Mexico, was reported only 24 minutes ago by Mexico's National Seismological Service (SSN), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in Mexico. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 22 km beneath the epicenter around noon on Sunday 11 April 2021 at 12:12 pm local time. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report. ...read all
Tours to erupting volcanoes: From time to time, we organize special tours to see volcanoes in eruption. These are often announced only few days or weeks in advance. Find out more!
Volcanoes & Spices: This 17-days adventurous expedition is one of our most exciting volcano tours! Visit Halmahera, North Sulawesi and the Sangihe Islands with some of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, including Dukono, Ibu, Lokon, Soputan and Karangetang.
Worldwide earthquake activity level: What is the level of global earthquake activity today compared to the past? Find out with our graph showing the current and past Global Seismic Activity Level indicator!
