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.
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Many ‘myths’ are authentic memories of human pasts, told by people who passed down precise accounts of their history.
Climate change is causing increasingly severe weather – but it’s not just hazards at the Earth’s surface we should be concerned about.
The bad news: This extreme heat is probably going to stick around for a couple more years.
Scientists were not previously certain how the precious stones arrived at the Earth’s surface.
For some people, it’s a choice based on cultural beliefs or economic opportunities provided by the volcano. Other times it’s less a choice than the only option.
One in ten people around the world live near an active volcano. Understanding the drivers of eruptions is crucial.
The eruption was so large, it created its own space weather and satellite technology disruptions – here’s how.
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.
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Associate Professor of Volcanology and Geoscience Communication, University of Twente and Adjunct Associate Professor, Monash University
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Volcanologist, Lancaster University
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PhD researcher in Volcanology, UCL
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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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Professor of Planetary Geosciences, The Open University
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Lecturer in Volcanology, University of Hull
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Associate Professor - Igneous Petrology/Volcanology, The University of Queensland
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Emeritus professor in geology, Australian National University
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Reader in Physical Geography and Natural Hazards, Coventry University
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Associate Professor of Geosciences; Director for the Boise State Hazard and Climate Resilience Institute, Boise State University
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Assistant Lecturer in Volcanology, Monash University
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Professor of Geography, School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Professor in Earth & Climate Science, University of Southampton
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Reader in Earth Sciences, University of Bristol
