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A recent eruption of Kīlauea on Hawai‘i’s Big Island, one of the planet’s most active volcanoes, temporarily closed areas of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and served as a reminder to travelers of key safety tips.

The eruption began on December 18 near Grindavík, about 30 miles southwest of Reykjavík and just south of the Blue Lagoon—the famed geothermal baths are consequently closed for the time being.

Here’s what travelers heading to Iceland need to know.

The volcano is one of the most active in the world, but this was the most severe event since February 2021.

Less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava, Kīlauea’s summit crater is glowing.

The U.S. Geological Survey warned residents of Hawai‘i’s Big Island to be ready to evacuate if lava flows start heading toward populated areas.

An increase in seismic activity has led to a greater likelihood of a volcanic eruption in Iceland. Here’s what to know about a possible eruption—including the effects it could have on travel and flights.

I mean, if you want to . . . or you could stay home and do chores, go to the grocery store.

National park guards and scientists doing field work on pink iguanas living on the volcano’s slopes were evacuated.

The volcano began erupting at the end of September and remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

For a comprehensive look at the effects of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius—and to lessen the crowds at Pompeii itself—visitors are encouraged to explore other “Vesuvian” cities and sites in the region as well.

Curious onlookers flock to see the glowing lava flows and thundering magma on the Canary Islands destination even as residents grapple with the damages.

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

One way to break out of that pandemic funk: watching lava flow in Iceland right now.

In this part of the country, locals see volcanoes as part of regular life.