Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway

It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.

• Dec 3, 2022

Lava slows in Mauna Loa volcano eruption

Five days after Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted, the lava is becoming much less of a threat and more of a treat to tourists and scientists alike. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Dec 3, 2022
• 1:54

Viewers flock to watch glowing lava in Hawaii

Thousands of viewers flock to witness the world's largest volcano erupt, jamming a highway in Mauna Loa that scientists say could soon be covered by the flow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Dec 1, 2022
• 2:04

Where Mauna Loa's lava is coming from

Some scientists think the magma could come from as far as 1,800 miles beneath Earth's surface.

• Dec 1, 2022

Mauna Loa volcano lava flow could reach key Hawaii highway within days

Crowds of spectators have flocked to the DKI Highway, which has become an impromptu viewing point for the rare volcanic eruption.

• Dec 1, 2022

Two volcanoes erupt simultaneously in Hawaii for first time in decades

"This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously," said a spokesperson for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

• Nov 30, 2022

Two volcanoes erupt in Mauna Loa

Hawaii is experiencing the rare sight of two neighboring volcanoes erupting simultaneously. New lava flows gushed down Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, and Kilauea on the archipelago's Big Island Tuesday. Scientists say a threat to humans is unlikely thus far, but as hot lava flows cause disruption and move closer to neighborhoods, danger is not out of the question. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Nov 30, 2022
• 2:19

World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years

Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.

• Nov 28, 2022

Big Island volcano showing signs of unrest, Hawaiian officials warn

Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, last erupted in 1984.

• Oct 27, 2022

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Autopsy determines Gabby Petito's death was a homicide; Women in Texas cross state lines to get abortions

• Sep 22, 2021
• 48:56

"Once-in-a-lifetime" Tonga volcano blast could warm the Earth

The watery blast from the volcano was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.

• Sep 23, 2022

Five killed, two injured climbing Eurasia's tallest active volcano

The incident marks the latest in a recent string of climbing accidents involving volcanoes around the world.

• Sep 3, 2022

Tonga volcano blasted unprecedented amount of water into atmosphere

Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano spewed an unprecedented amount of water vapor into the atmosphere.

• Aug 4, 2022

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Kansas upholds abortion rights in shocking primary; Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital

• Aug 3, 2022
• 19:57

Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital

An erupting volcano is putting on a spectacular show for tourists visiting Iceland. The volcano is near the country's main airport, but flights have so far not been disrupted.

• Aug 3, 2022
• 0:18

Volcano in Iceland erupts again after series of earthquakes

The 2021 eruption in the same area produced spectacular lava flows for several months.

• Aug 3, 2022

Two dead, five wounded in L.A. park shooting

A shooting in a Los Angeles left two people dead and at least five others wounded. Police say the gunfire started after a dispute at a baseball game. The search was on for suspects. In Japan, a volcanic eruption lit up the night sky. Local residents were told to evacuate due to threats from lava flows and falling debris. And at the weekend box office, Jordan Peele's new sci-fi horror film “Nope” opened at Number One.

• Jul 25, 2022
• 1:00

Mount Etna Volcano erupts

Europe's most active volcano spews lava during an eruption in southern Italy early Tue., Feb. 28, 2017.

• Feb 28, 2017
• 3:47

Watch: Volcano erupts on Spain's La Palma island

A volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma on Sunday, sending jets of lava and a plume of smoke and ash into the air from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island. Read more here.

• Sep 20, 2021
• 0:57

Volcano erupts in southern Japan

A volcano erupted on Japan's main southern island. Video footage showed orange flames in the center of the crater and smoke billowing into the air. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.

• Jul 25, 2022
• 0:32

Volcano erupts in Japan, sending large rocks and ash into the sky

Japan's Meteorological Agency raised the eruption alert to the highest level of five and advised 51 residents in two towns facing the volcano to leave their homes.

• Jul 25, 2022

U.S. tourist trying to take selfie falls into crater of Mount Vesuvius

"Having spoken directly with the rescuers, I can safely say that last Saturday on Vesuvius they saved a human life," an official said.

• Jul 14, 2022

Tourist survives fall into Mount Vesuvius crater

An attempt to take a dramatic selfie at the top of Italy's Mount Vesuvius sent a tourist from Maryland sliding into the volcano's crater after his phone fell out of his hand. Officials say he was lucky he escaped with only cuts and bruises.

• Jul 12, 2022
• 0:20

22-year-old woman dies scaling active, off-limits volcano in Mexico

The crater of the 17,797-foot tall volcano has been belching toxic fumes and ash persistently for almost 30 years.

• Jun 27, 2022

The full episode of 60 Minutes Overtime from January 5, 2014

60 Minutes tours the strange, luxurious world of Kim Dotcom, who is stuck in New Zealand under threat of extradition to the U.S.; then, Scott Pelley on what goes through a man's mind when he's standing very, very close to an erupting volcano; and, Looking for an alternative to a 2014 diet? Here's a group of plus-size women fighting a bigger battle.

• Jan 5, 2014
• 17:55

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