Venus Puts on Dazzling Display in Morning Sky
Venus, the second planet from the sun, is currently putting on a dazzling display in the morning sky. According to astronomer Stuart Clark, Venus is shining brightly in the morning sky, visible from both the northern and southern hemispheres. The…
Rare Phenomenon: Ice and Fire Clash on Antarctica’s Deception Island
Antarctica is home to a rare phenomenon—a clash of ice and fire on Deception Island, an active volcano that offers valuable insights into the potential for life on Mars. Located in the South Shetland Islands, this horseshoe-shaped isle is the…
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Initiates New Monitoring Plan for Hydrothermal Basins
Yellowstone National Park is a natural wonder, known for its stunning landscapes and unique geological features. Among these features are the park’s hydrothermal basins, which are of great interest to scientists due to the potential hazards they pose. In a…
Evidence of Massive Prehistoric Eruption Found in Santorini
The Greek archipelago of Santorini consists of the remains of a powerful volcano. Members of the international IODP expedition ‘Hellenic Arc Volcanic Field’ have now found evidence of one of the largest eruptions ever recorded in the southern Aegean Arc….
Massive undersea plateau in Pacific Ocean has been growing since the age of dinosaurs, study finds
An undersea plateau in the Pacific Ocean that is larger than the state of Idaho has been growing since the age of dinosaurs, according to new research. The Melanesian Border Plateau, located east of the Solomon Islands, has been the…
Icelandic Scientists Plan to Drill into Volcano for Super-Hot Geothermal Energy
Scientists in Iceland have come up with an ambitious plan to drill into a volcano’s magma chamber to source an abundant amount of clean, super-hot geothermal energy. The project, which would be a scientific first if successful, would see boreholes…