Search
An aerial view of the Hawaii's shore with lava flowing into the ocean from Kilauea volcano.
Article

Island Ecosystem Transformation via Lava

Read the Full Article
A screenshot from the video showing red and white tube worms.
Video

Hydrothermal Vent Creatures

Watch the Video
It is estimated that the March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan was 1,000 times more powerful than the quake that struck Haiti in 2010. Watch as Smithsonian geologist Dr. Liz Cottrell explains this and more about the major earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Video

Understanding the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Watch the Video
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
Lesson Plan

Where There’s Smoke…

Read the Full Overview
The Havre volcano lies three thousand feet (900 meters) beneath the sea surface.
Article

The Mystery of an Underwater Volcano

Read the Full Article
Red and white riftia worms living in a deep-sea vent.
Audio

Riftia Worms: One Species at a Time

Listen to the Audio
Red hot magma and ash erupt from an underwater volcano.
Photo

An Underwater Volcanic Eruption

View Image
Superheated magma slowly leaks from a crack in the seafloor.
Photo

Superheated Magma Underwater

View Image