What if the biggest forces shaping our world are happening deep beneath our feet… right now? We see mountains, oceans, and solid ground every day, but beneath the Earth’s surface lies an unimaginable world of extreme heat, pressure, and molten layers powerful enough to shape continents and trigger massive geological events. The planet beneath us is far more active and complex than most of us realize. Understanding Earth’s systems helps us better appreciate the forces that shape our future. Watch

In geology, a single eruption can last for years. Kilauea just hit its 48th massive lava fountain within the same ongoing eruption sequence, setting a brand-new record.