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  1. Watch: Kilauea volcano erupts and spews lava fountains for the …

    2 days ago · Rivers of lava flowed down several vents of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano overnight Monday — the latest signs of activity for one of the world's most …

  2. [V1cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (west Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

    [V2cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (east Halemaʻumaʻu crater) Top 5 Yellowstone geologic stories of 2025 (Yellowstone monthly update - January 2026)

  3. Volcanic crater - Wikipedia

    A volcanic crater can be of large dimensions and sometimes of great depth. During certain types of explosive eruptions, a volcano's magma chamber may empty enough for an area above it to …

  4. Volcanic Craters - U.S. National Park Service

    A volcanic crater is a bowl- or funnel-shaped depression that usually lies directly above the vent from which volcanic material is ejected. Craters are commonly found at the summit of volcanic …

  5. What Is the Crater of a Volcano and How Does It Form?

    3 days ago · A volcanic crater is a circular, bowl-like depression formed directly by volcanic activity. It is typically situated at the apex of the volcanic cone (a summit crater), but smaller …

  6. Watch: Kilauea volcano erupts with 50-foot-tall lava fountains

    3 days ago · The USGS has released dramatic footage as the Kilauea volcano erupts, forming rare 12 metre dome-shaped lava fountains. Experts warn that the intensified tremors signal the …

  7. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Guide | Complete …

    Oct 29, 2025 · Discover Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument near Flagstaff, Arizona, a surreal landscape of black lava fields, cinder cones, and forested trails. Learn how to visit, the …

  8. What is a volcanic crater? Made SIMPLE - The geography teacher

    A volcanic crater is a geological feature formed at the summit of a volcano during explosive eruptions or collapse events. It is typically a circular depression in the Earth’s surface, varying …

  9. 15 Astounding Facts About Volcanic Craters

    Aug 23, 2023 · Volcanic Craters are formed through volcanic eruptions. When a volcano erupts, molten rock called magma rises to the surface. As the magma is expelled, it creates a crater, …

  10. The Formation Of Volcanic Craters And Their Features

    Explore the formation of volcanic craters, their unique features, types, and the geological processes that shape these fascinating natural formations.