Tag: Volcanoes
Geoscientists Discovers Causes of Sudden Volcanic Eruptions
Tiny crystals, ten thousand times thinner than a human hair, can cause explosive volcanic eruptions.
South American volcano showing early warning signs of ‘potential collapse,’ research shows
South American volcano showing early warning signs of 'potential collapse', research shows.
Volcanoes shaped the climate before humankind
The volcanoes in the tropics went crazy between 1808 and 1835: Not only did Tambora erupt in Indonesia during this short period of time but there were also four other large eruptions.
10 of the Largest “Super Volcanoes”
A supervolcano is classified as a volcano with an eruption magnitude of 8, the largest value on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) where the volume of deposits for that eruption is greater than 1,000 cubic kilometers (240 cubic miles).
Journey to the centre of the earth
UCSB geochemist uses helium and lead isotopes to obtain a better understanding of the makeup of the planet’s deep interior.
Giant mass extinction may have been quicker than previously thought
The largest mass extinction in the history of animal life occurred some 252 million years ago.