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Volcanic Eruptions Cool Earth More
A recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge has found that current climate models have underestimated the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions, particularly
Habitable Zone: Giant Volcanic World Discovered
Astronomers from the University of Montreal have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet, LP 791-18 d, that is completely covered in volcanoes. Despite this, the planet could
Predicting Volcanic Eruptions with Satellite Data
The world has around 1,500 active volcanoes, many of which are thoroughly researched and monitored by numerous early warning systems to accurately predict eruptions. However,
Grimsvötn Glacier Volcano Erupting Soon?
A previously unknown tectonic plate has been discovered off the west coast of Canada by geologists at the University of Houston. The plate was found
Diamonds discovered in Antarctica
Researchers have discovered Kimberlite rock beneath the ice of the East Antarctic. Kimberlite is often associated with raw diamonds. However, the Antarctic Treaty protects the
New Fault Zone Swallows Atlantic Ocean
A new fault zone has been discovered by geologists southwest of Portugal that will eventually cause the Atlantic Ocean to disappear and reunite the continents
Supervolcanoes Growing Faster Than Expected
A recent study published in the journal PloS ONE has revealed that the giant magma chambers of supervolcanoes fill up much faster than previously thought.
