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Some rocks will burn, and others will melt, depending on how they were formed and what minerals they contain.
The volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to Earth’s surface are driven by ‘pillars of heat’ stretching deep inside the planet.
As they shape the Earth, volcanoes inspire and terrify humans.
Medieval monks recorded hundreds of lunar eclipses. Centuries later, their descriptions are helping scientists unravel the role of volcanoes in historical climate change.
As continents grind across ‘hotspots’ in Earth’s mantle, we can get volcanoes erupting on the surface. Studying these can reveal much about our planet’s evolution.
During the brainstorming stage of the design process, AI-powered image generation programs can open creative doors that may have otherwise never been accessed.
From a shipwreck to ancient dunes, these researchers created 3D visualisations of seafloor features around Australia – from as shallow as 22 metres to depths of over 4.8 kilometres.
Starting at the surface, you would have to dig nearly 2,000 miles before reaching the Earth’s core. No one could survive that trip – and the 10,000-degree F heat once there would vaporize you anyway.
It’s very important for tourists to understand the risks of visiting volcanic sites and properly prepare themselves for excursions to see volcanic eruptions.
When mud, fluids and gases erupt at the Earth’s surface, they hint at what’s happening underground, allowing scientists to build a more comprehensive 3D view of what’s going on inside our planet.
A scientist who led one of the first projects to map the Hawaiian Islands’ deep volcanic plumbing explains what’s going on under the surface as Mauna Loa erupts.
Mayotte is no exception to the adage “small islands, big problems”. A newly born volcano combined with poor land management and accelerating climate change has put its fabled lagoon at risk.
In the Lord of the Rings prequel, The Rings of Power, the dark realm of Mordor is created by diverting a river into a dormant volcano, setting off a huge eruption – but is this scientifically viable?
The United States Geological Survey has a vast collection of satellite images capturing breathtaking geological features of our planet. As a geologist, I’ve picked eight of the most fascinating.
Earth has liquid rock inside. Here’s what happens to that rock to make lava happen.
Drones can be used to collect gas samples from active volcanoes, where it is too dangerous for researchers. This data can be then used to predict the frequency and severity of eruptions.
Volcanoes themselves can also impact the climate, due to a “cooling effect” that comes after eruptions.
New modelling shows how tectonic plate movements, carbon-rich deep-sea sediment, and mountain weathering have regulated Earth’s climate.
Research has found evidence in NSW for one the most devastating series of volcanic eruptions known.
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Senior Curator of Geosciences, Museums Victoria Research Institute; Monash University
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Volcanologist, Lancaster University
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Igneous Petrology/Volcanology, The University of Queensland
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PhD researcher in Volcanology, UCL
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Reader in Physical Geography and Natural Hazards, Coventry University
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Professor in Earth Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Emeritus Professor of Mineral Physics, University of Cambridge
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Lecturer in Volcanology, University of Hull
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Professor of Planetary Geosciences, The Open University
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Emeritus professor in geology, Australian National University
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Professor in Earth & Climate Science, University of Southampton
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Assistant Lecturer in Volcanology, Monash University
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Associate Professor in Earth Sciences, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Geography, School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Associate Professor of Geology, University of Richmond
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Associate Professor of Geosciences; Director for the Boise State Hazard and Climate Resilience Institute, Boise State University