Jul 28 2011
Ancient Source of Earth’s Biggest Eruptions Found
The magma represents a remnant of the composition of early Earth -- before the crust separated from the mantle as Earth cooled.
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Jul 25 2011
Hotspot Found on Moon’s Far Side
Scientists have found evidence of volcanoes on the far side of the moon.
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Jul 22 2011
Mass Extinction Caused by Deadly ‘Earth Burp’
The massive methane release led to an increase in atmospheric temperature around the globe.
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Jul 13 2011
Giant Underwater Volcanoes Discovered
A dozen massive peaks, some active, are discovered in a novel scan of the Antarctic ocean floor.
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Jun 27 2011
Humans Dwarf Volcanoes for CO2 Emissions
Analysis shows that People emit more greenhouse gases in three days than all the world's volcanoes do in a year.
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May 23 2011
Iceland’s Volcanic Ash Cloud ‘Threatens Europe’
A plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland is being blown south towards Britain and could reach the airspace over mainland Europe later in the week.
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May 22 2011
Iceland Volcano Erupts
The active Grimsvoetn volcano began erupting Saturday, spewing a 20 kilometer-high column of smoke.
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Apr 14 2011
Yellowstone Supervolcano’s Size Exceeds Expectations
The plume that fuels Yellowstone's famous geysers and hot springs appears to be larger than once thought.
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Mar 30 2011
Magma Boosts Geothermal Energy
An accident of nature could lead to more energy efficient geothermal power plants.
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Mar 07 2011
Pompeii Couple Reunited in Marble Inscription
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius broke apart a tomb inscription for a husband and wife. Now the names have been joined again.
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