A mysterious and highly active undersea volcano off the Pacific Coast could erupt by the end of this year, scientists say. Nearly a mile deep and about 700 miles northwest of San Francisco, the ...

The volcano is a prolific erupter in part because of its location, Chadwick said. Not only is it perched on a ridge where the Juan de Fuca and Pacific tectonic plates spread apart from each other — ...

The next big earthquake. Wildfire perils. Steph Curry breaking both ankles simultaneously. California definitely has its share of potential disasters – but one you might not normally think of involves ...

The recent volcanic eruption of Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano situated in Hawaii, has set off whispers of its potential affect on the West Coast’s volcano scene. Leave it to the ...

Who has ‘volcanic eruption’ on their California threats bingo card? Californians are familiar with earthquakes. We’re used to facing off against wildfires. We’ve weathered storms that brought flooding ...

Southern California has many treasures, but believe it or not, nothing like this hidden gem. When most of us think of volcanoes, we think of molten lava spewing up from the earth and melting ...

Often called “the world’s smallest mountain range,” the Sutter Buttes are an unlikely and beloved landmark in one of the flattest parts of the state. By Soumya Karlamangla The Sutter Buttes are a ...

LOS ANGELES — A mysterious and highly active undersea volcano off the Pacific Coast could erupt by the end of this year, scientists say. Nearly a mile deep and about 700 miles northwest of San ...