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Scientists uncover why “stealth” volcanoes stay silent until eruption

When volcanoes are preparing to erupt, scientists rely on typical signs to warn people living nearby: deformation of the ground…

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Tiny gas bubbles reveal secrets of Hawaiian volcanoes

Using advanced technology that analyzes tiny gas bubbles trapped in crystal, a team of scientists led by Cornell University has…

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Are volcanoes behind the oxygen we breathe?

It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a…

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Magma chambers found lurking in dormant volcanoes

Though immensely powerful, volcanoes are not always spewing hot lava around. Many are considered dormant or even extinct and have…

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