When was Pompeii really destroyed? Experts can’t seem to agree.

The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological ...

If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should

Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help ...

Mount Everest

Sherpa Kami Rita first reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1994, and he's now made the arduous trek to the top more than ...
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Mount Elbert, Colorado: How to Hike the Tallest Peak in the Rocky Mountains

Mount Elbert’s status as the highest peak in Colorado is disguised by its modest yet massive profile. The mountain’s once-jagged contours have been smoothed out by ancient glaciers, a characteristic ...

Mount Vernon ISD superintendent announces end-of-year retirement

MOUNT VERNON, Texas (KLTV) - Mount Vernon ISD’s superintendent announced his plans to retire Wednesday. Dr. Jason McCullough ...