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Kikai-Akahoya: Japan's ancient volcanic eruption wasn't the apocalypse we thought
New research reveals that Jomon communities didn't just disappear after a massive eruption 7,300 years ago—they adapted, migrated, and even thrived.
Lena HoffmannOct 18102 min read
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Kilauea volcano: Scientists are finally cracking the code on lava fountains
Researchers are using data from Hawaii's most active volcano to figure out why some eruptions turn into massive, hundreds-of-meters-high lava jets.
Priya NandakumarOct 972 min read
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Kīlauea: Hawaii volcano activity leads to urgent trail closures
The popular vacation spot is seeing high seismic activity, forcing officials to shut down trails as the plot thickens at the summit.
Sarah BlumfieldOct 991 min read
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Mt. Vesuvius eruption just helped scientists master time travel
Researchers are using the 79 CE disaster to recalibrate how we date ancient rocks, making our timeline of Earth’s history way more accurate.
Lena HoffmannSep 3062 min read
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Underwater volcanoes: That tiny crater near Tonga was a massive tsunami trap
Scientists are realizing that even small submarine volcanoes can pack a deadly punch, and we need better maps to know which ones are ticking time bombs.
Priya NandakumarSep 2352 min read