Bill McGuire
Bill is a volcanologist, climate scientist, writer and broadcaster. His latest book is Sky Seed (£8.99, Book Guild Publishing).
Recent articles by Bill McGuire
Yellowstone eruption: This is how a supervolcano explosion will unfold
Fresh clues beneath one of Earth’s most powerful supervolcanoes reveal how it could explode – unleashing global devastation
The hidden climate tipping point scientists worry most about
With collapsing ice sheets, loss of the Amazon rainforest, and melting permafrost, key parts of Earth’s climate system are in trouble.
Human activity is changing Earth’s tilt and rotation. What does that mean for the planet?
Scientists have found that using underground water has more of an impact on Earth’s tilt than melting polar caps.
100% humidity heatwaves are spreading across the Earth. That's a deadly problem for us…
Extreme weathers are scorching the planet. Soaring temperatures paired with monstrous humidity levels are leading to almost impossible temperatures for the human body
Earth's supervolcanoes are waking up. Here's what that means for the planet
Earth’s biggest and deadliest volcanoes are waking up. And they could deliver a colossal eruption at any moment.
Something very weird is happening to the planet's earthquakes. Here's why
Earth-shattering seismic events can occur away from the fault lines between tectonic plates. And there’s no easy way to predict when or where they’ll hit.
Volcanoes across the globe are now erupting. Should we be worried?
With volcanic activity being reported everywhere from Iceland to Italy, should we be concerned that a catastrophic event is coming?
In pictures: The most iconic volcanic eruptions of 2021
Volcanologist Prof Bill McGuire takes a closer look at some of the iconic eruptions that took place in 2021.
Reality Check | Is the anything that can be done to stop the Australian wildfires?
Devastating wildfires have spread across eight and a half million hectares of land in Australia. How can we stop it from happening again?
How to stop a hurricane
Hurricane season comes every year, and with it damage, devastation and lives destroyed - is there some way we could stop it and harness the energy at the same time?
How to stop a volcano
Yellowstone Park holds an explosive secret beneath the idyllic mountains, forests and rivers that make this US National Park – can we stop a volcanic eruption that would destroy our civilisation?
How to stop an earthquake
When tectonic plates collide or rub against each other, earthquakes send shockwaves through the ground, damaging anything standing in their way – so what can be done to halt them in their tracks?
Should we be naming our storms?
Now the list of hurricane names could double up as a handy guide as to what to call your children, do friendly monikers lessen the perceived impact of storms?
What'll be the next big natural disaster?
Bill McGuire predicts the world's biggest natural disasters in waiting...