Friday, November 27, 2009

volcanoes

Alchemy in Tanzania? Gas Becomes Solid at Surface of Oldoinyo Lengai Volcano

Carbon dioxide completely "disappears" into the atmosphere at all other volcanoes on Earth. more >>

Hawaii Volcano Observatory Getting New Equipment

Yellowstone Earthquakes: Supervolcano Update

The shaking continues at the national park. more >>

Supervolcano: Fact or Fiction?

I've spent a fair amount of time in close study of volcanoes and volcanic activity, and, while it is possible the seismic activity is a precursor to some sort of eruption, it is extraordinarily unlikely to be a "big one" ["Yellowstone Earthquakes Under Supervolcano Caldera," usnews.com]. more >>

Uprising at Yellowstone

The "supervolcano" that lies beneath the park is merely groaning, but isn't expected to explode. more >>

Microscopic Evidence Fingers Volcanoes as Prime Suspect in Dino Demise

Gerta Keller blames violent volcanoes of the Deccan Traps in India for wiping out the dinosaurs. more >>

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