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Arc volcanoes are wetter than previously thought, with scientific and economic implications

The percentage of water in arc volcanoes, which form above subduction zones, may be far more than many previous studies have calculated. This increased amount...

Scientists shine new light on role of Earth’s orbit in the fate of ancient ice sheets

In a new study published today in the journal Science, the team from Cardiff University has been able to pinpoint exactly how the tilting...

Where rivers jump course: First global compilation of river avulsions

Humans have always had a complex relationship with rivers, which both fostered and threatened civilizations throughout history. Just recall Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god...

Fjords may emit as much methane as all the deep oceans globally

During heavy storms, the normally stratified layers of water in ocean fjords get mixed, which leads to oxygenation of the fjord floor. But these...

How the world’s most active volcano was born

A new international study led by Monash University has described for the first time what may have triggered the birth of Kilauea, one of...

NASA images reveal ‘Sharkcano’ eruption, where sharks live near active underwater volcano

An underwater volcano in the Pacific Ocean has begun to erupt, NASA images show. Living there: Sharks that can withstand extreme temperatures. Off the coast...