Monsoon rains erode and finally collapse the lava dome atop 3,676-meter volcano, causing eruption on densely populated island; several villages blanketed as falling ash blocks sun

Flows of lava remain mostly contained and residents not yet ordered to evacuate, but two shelters have been opened as a precaution

Father falls down into Stromboli cauldron, injuring his chest and shoulder; unharmed son manages to call for help

Spectacular eruption, which created massive sonic boom heard as far as Alaska, cut off internet in the island nation, which saw large waves; no official reports of injuries, deaths

No immediate reports on injuries or extent of damage in Pacific nation of Tonga, near eruption site, as all internet connectivity lost

Video posted to social media shows large waves washing ashore in coastal areas after explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano

Archeologists digging in a villa amid the ruins of the 79 AD volcanic eruption find a dormitory and storage area room, with many personal items

Remains of a man presumed to be aged 40-45 were found under meters of volcanic rock in ancient Roman city of Herculaneum

Experts have warned the meeting of the molten rock and sea water would likely produce small explosions and release toxic gases that could damage lungs

Authorities impose 2-mile exclusion zone around site where lava hits water, sending up clouds of gas and causing explosions from fragmentation of molten rock