Volcano
Demian Barrios: Hawaii's lava chaser
Kilauea has been erupting since the beginning of May - which has been a dream come true for self-confessed lava chaser, Demian Barrios. He's lived on Hawaii's Big Island for 2 decades, working as a… Audio
Lava creeps to edge of geothermal plant in Hawaii
Molten lava from the erupting Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island crept to the edge of a geothermal power plant.
Toxic gas threat as Kilauea lava hits ocean
In addition to the possibility of more eruptions, lava is oozing into the ocean, sending hydrochloric acid and volcanic glass particles into the air. Local officials say two lava flows have reached… Audio
Could a volcanic eruption like Kilauea happen in Auckland?
The ongoing eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii could provide some valuable lessons about Auckland volcanoes. That's the view of researchers from GNS Science, who say that if a volcano were to erupt in… Audio
World-first probe into an active submarine volcano
Geologists on board the JOIDES Resolution research ship are attempting to drill into the flanks of the submarine hydrothermal Brothers Volcano. Audio
World-first probe into an active submarine volcano
Geologists on board the JOIDES Resolution research ship are attempting to drill into the flanks of the submarine hydrothermal Brothers Volcano.
AudioOur Changing World for 10 May 2018
The book "The Face of Nature" is an environmental history of the Otago Peninsula, and a world first attempt to drill into an active submarine volcano. Audio
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano will fizzle for some time
New Zealand volcanologist Janine Kripper says lava could continue flowing out of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano for some time. She spoke with Rowan Quinn. Audio
'We had no idea it would happen this fast'
Woodlin Nelson's home was one of the first to go up in flames before being swallowed by lava on Hawaii's Big Island. He told Rowan Quinn his family lost everything, but they hope to one day rebuild on… Video, Audio
Big Island residents 'pelted by falling rocks'
Residents of Pohoa on Hawaii's Big Island say they could be out of their homes for months or even years as the lava from the Kilauea volcano threatens their homes. Video, Audio
Hawaii homeowners unlikely to be insured for lava fires
Lava on Hawaii's Big Island is "pulsing", loud and "boiling hot" - and it is sparking fires which are destroying homes - homes which probably aren't insured for such events, USA Today reporter Trevor… Video, Audio
Lava destroys more than 25 homes on Hawaii's Big Island
More than 1700 people have been evacuated from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, which has destroyed 25 homes and is showing no signs of letting up. Audio
11,000 people to be permanently evacuated from Ambae Island
Vanuatu's government says it plans to permanently move the entire 11,000 strong population of the island of Ambae amid the latest volcanic eruptions. Vanuatu's Internal Affairs Minister Andrew Napuat… Video, Audio
Sound art beneath an Auckland volcano
Auckland producer Tim Dodd goes to a concert with a difference: art music performed in a lava cave under Mt Eden. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 24 March 2018
Almost four weeks since a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands, the response effort is picking up pace; Vanuatu's disaster authorities are in emergency mode again amid intensified… Audio
Island evacuated as long dormant PNG volcano awakens
Radio New Zealand Pacific's Johnny Blades with the latest from the volcanic activity at Kadovar in Papua New Guinea. Audio
The impact of Mt Agung's eruption on the Balinese
Mt Agung has erupted again in the past 24 hours, raining volcanic ash down the slopes of Bali's tallest volcano and sending massive plumes into the sky. It's a clear sign of the ongoing threat posed… Audio
Bali extends airport closure as eruptions cause lahars
About 150,000 people will leave their homes on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali's governor says, with authorities saying they will enforce evacuations if necessary.
Bali's Mount Agung spewing ash, could it erupt?
David Rothery is a Professor of Planetary Geosciences at The Open University he says The volcano Agung might at last be delivering the large eruption that has been feared for several weeks. Audio
Mt Agung ash and rock eruptions close Bali airport
Eruptions from Bali's Mt Agung volcano have forced the island's airport to close, stranding passengers, mostly tourists, and prompting local authorities to move thousands of locals. Video, Audio
