The ashes expanded into a mushroom-shaped ash cloud that could be seen from the cities located 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) to 150 kilometers (nearly 93 miles) from the mountain.

The Village Voice remembers the art and provocations of the underground comix genius, Vaughn Bode, on the 50th anniversary of his death.

quote of the day Nothing has changed 80 years after the war. The U.S. flaunts its military power without looking at what happened under the mushroom cloud.

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Erin Patterson's defence lawyer has begun delivering his closing address to the jury in the regional Victorian woman's triple-murder trial. Ms Patterson has pleaded not guilty to murdering Don ...

This incredible mushroom-shaped cloud could be seen over 95 miles (150 km) away, and was accompanied by rumbling, lightning and thunder, typical of explosive eruptions that spew enormous amounts ...

Passengers are left stranded as flights are cancelled due to one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes erupting and spewing hot ash and smoke plumes.

In 1946, Time published a cover depicting him in front of a mushroom cloud labelled “E=MC².” The following year, Newsweek labeled him the “Godfather of the Atomic Age.” ...

Mushroom cook admitted to lies: court Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has admitted she told a series of lies to police, the judge overseeing the trial has told the jury.

Residents warned after toxic mushrooms detected A surge in mushroom poisonings and the return of the lethal death cap fungus has health experts urging people to steer clear of wild fungi.