The 1815 eruption produced 60 megatons of sulfur, and as a result, average global temperatures dropped by around 3°C (5.4°F).

It launched the highest volcanic plume ever seen, and shook sensors from New Zealand to Austria. But the ash lacked the one ...

This assessment shows how Hunga’s water-rich plume reshaped the stratosphere in ways not seen before,” said Tim Naish, Chair ...

Four federal investigators are flying to the Bay Area to investigate how a gas leak led to a massive explosion, damaging multiple homes in Hayward. The National Transportation Safety Board is ...

HAYWARD, Calif. -- At least six people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a massive explosion caused a large fire in Hayward, California, fire officials say. The Alameda County Fire ...

A powerful explosion rocked a neighborhood near Hayward Thursday morning, leaving at least six people injured and multiple buildings significantly damaged, officials said. The explosion and subsequent ...

A fire and explosion rocked a neighborhood near Hayward on Thursday. Witnesses said it felt like a powerful earthquake. They described debris scattered and windows being blown out. Six people were ...

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. LATEST Dec. 11, 2 p.m. An explosion in Hayward occurred 10 minutes after gas flow had been shut off, according to ...

A fire and explosion occurred in Hayward in a residential area. Homes were destroyed, a freeway was shut down and six people were taken to the hospital. PG&E said a construction crew damaged an ...

An explosion at a jewelry store in Lake County closed down area roads and sent debris flying on Thursday afternoon. The explosion was caught on video. Video and photos from Chopper 2 show debris and ...