Latest about mountains
Andes Grew to Towering Heights in Two Explosive 'Growth Spurts'
As the now-iconic Andes Mountains rose skyward along the western coast of South America dozens of millions of years ago, violent volcanic activity rocked the continent, a new study finds.
Mount St. Helens Eruption: Facts & Information
Picturesque Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980 and remains the most destructive example of volcanic activity in the United States.
Kilauea Volcano: Facts About the 30-Year Eruption
On the Big Island of Hawaii, one of the world's most active volcanoes has been spewing lava since 1983.
Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii: Facts & History
The only active volcano on mainland Europe is famous for destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Sorry, Mount Jackson: The U.K.'s New Tallest Mountain Is Ice Cold
Country shapes are weird, so the United Kingdom's tallest mountain isn't where you'd expect.
Aconcagua: Highest Mountain in South America
The Andean peak is also the highest in the Western and Southern hemispheres.
Krakatoa Volcano: Facts About 1883 Eruption
The eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in 1883 was one of the most deadly in modern history.
Where the Mountains Meet: Take a Tour of Historic Fort Bowie (Photos)
Take a trip through Fort Bowie National Historic Site and journey back into time.
