Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

Latest From James Day, Professor of Geosciences, University of California, San Diego

Environment|Science

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

The eruptions that began in 2021 in Iceland could last for centuries, which is bad news for Icelanders but good news for scientists seeking to understand how the inner Earth works.

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future
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Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet’s interior

These rare rocks come in a few different types, which can tell geologists about Mars’ volcanic past and hint at its potential habitability.

Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet’s interior

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