When volcanos erupt, these geologic monsters produce tremendous clouds of ash and dust—plumes that can blacken the sky, shut down air traffic and reach heights of roughly 25 miles above Earth's surface.

Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air.

For the first time, climate scientists have compiled a continuous, high-fidelity record of variations in Earth’s climate extending 66 million years into the past.

Eating less meat and dairy products in favor of plant-based proteins like those found in grains, legumes and nuts could make a huge difference in how much carbon dioxide reaches the atmosphere, research by Oregon State University shows.

Through a unique research collaboration, researchers at the University of Helsinki have exposed major changes taking place in the insect communities of the Arctic. 

The lake in eastern Africa is known for its intense nighttime thunderstorms, which are influenced by the lake's location, size, and nearby topography.

When a hail storm strikes, the damage can be catastrophic for homes, businesses, agriculture and infrastructure.

See how this natural phenomenon in the Equatorial Pacific could influence weather to come

A new study led by a team of University of Minnesota researchers, with CIRES co-authors, provides the first global satellite measurements of one of the most important chemicals affecting Earth’s atmosphere.

CU Boulder study finds people are behind costly, increasing risk of wildfire to millions of homes