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Tonga's massive volcanic eruption wiped out unique, never-before-seen life-forms
By Ben Turner published
The island was destroyed by the same volcano that formed it seven years before.
Is the Yellowstone supervolcano really 'due' for an eruption?
By Joe Phelan published
Yellowstone's supervolcano last erupted 70,000 years ago. Will it erupt again anytime soon?
Never-before-seen volcanic magma chamber discovered deep under Mediterranean, near Santorini
By JoAnna Wendel published
Using a technique to study seismic waves, researchers revealed a previously unknown magma chamber underneath a the Kolumbo submarine volcano.
Massive ancient lava flow seen from space looks like a giant black scar on the New Mexico desert
By Harry Baker published
A new astronaut photo shows the Carrizozo Malpaís lava flow in New Mexico in stunning detail.
Tonga's eruption injected so much water into Earth’s atmosphere that it could weaken the ozone layer
By Harry Baker published
The atmospheric water vapor could also contribute to global warming.
Where are most of Earth's volcanoes?
By Joe Phelan published
There are about 1,350 potentially active volcanoes on Earth. Where are most of these volcanoes located?
Record-breaking Tonga volcano generated the fastest atmospheric waves ever seen
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The waves exceeded speeds of 700 mph.
Record-shattering Tonga volcanic eruption sent atmospheric waves zipping around the Earth
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The eruption triggered huge atmospheric waves called Lamb waves.
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