Geothermal exploration gains momentum in Hawaii, as new state-funded studies and industry efforts aim to expand renewable baseload energy across the islands.

Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes and revered as the divine creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Every year, people leave over 10,000 offerings at Pele’s shrine at Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

Seismic activity persists at Mount Spurr, which scientists said could mean the Alaska volcano is poised for a possible ...