Tag: Volcanoes
Humanity needs more rare earth elements. Extinct volcanoes could be a rich new source
Rare earth elements aren’t necessarily rare – they’re just difficult to find in economically viable deposits.
A ‘trilobite Pompeii’: perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash
A 500-million-year-old find reveals previously unknown features of the sea creatures responsible for some of palaeontology’s most recognisable fossils.
Tonga’s volcanic eruption could cause unusual weather for the rest of the decade, new study shows
Our new research predicts how Hunga Tonga’s vast underwater eruption in 2022 will change winters worldwide for years to come – as far away as Australia, North America and even Scandinavia.
Most pink diamonds were birthed by a disintegrating supercontinent. Where can we find more?
More than 90% of the world’s pink diamonds came from a single mine that closed in 2020. Geologists are only now beginning to understand the forces that create the rare, highly prized gems.
A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago. 100 generations have kept the story alive
Many ‘myths’ are authentic memories of human pasts, told by people who passed down precise accounts of their history.
