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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.
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Mount St. Helens Eruption: Facts & InformationPicturesque Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980 and remains the most destructive example of volcanic activity in the United States.
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Kilauea Volcano: Facts About the 30-Year EruptionOn the Big Island of Hawaii, one of the world's most active volcanoes has been spewing lava since 1983.
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Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii: Facts & HistoryThe only active volcano on mainland Europe is famous for destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Sorry, Mount Jackson: The U.K.'s New Tallest Mountain Is Ice ColdCountry shapes are weird, so the United Kingdom's tallest mountain isn't where you'd expect.
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Aconcagua: Highest Mountain in South AmericaThe Andean peak is also the highest in the Western and Southern hemispheres.
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Krakatoa Volcano: Facts About 1883 EruptionThe eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in 1883 was one of the most deadly in modern history.
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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.
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In Photos: Take a Tour of Grand Teton National ParkThe Teton Mountain Range is one of the most dazzling, awe-inspiring natural places still found on the North American continent. Check out these incredible photos of Grand Teton National Park.
