The New York Times

When Ancient Eruptions Pumped Diamonds to Earth’s Surface

A new study offers clues to the mysteries of kimberlite eruptions, the source of most of the diamonds mined on Earth today. By Maya Wei-Haas While diamonds might look pretty perched atop a ring, the ...
Ancient Origins

Pompeii Victims' Heavy Wool Cloaks Challenge Eruption Date

The victims of the Pompeii eruption wore heavy wool cloaks and tunics, suggesting different environmental conditions in summer. (University of Valencia) ...
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Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?

Perched on top of Santorini's sheer cliffs is a world-famous tourist industry worth millions. Underneath is the fizzing risk of an almighty explosion. A huge ancient eruption created the dreamy Greek ...
Greek Reporter

Timing of vesuvius eruption

Researchers from the ÁTROPOS group at the University of Valencia say new analysis of plaster casts from Pompeii shows that many victims of the AD 79 eruption wore unusually heavy wool clothes — a ...
Live Science

Eruptions of ocean volcanoes may be the echoes of ancient continental breakups

Waves in Earth's mantle created by the rifting of continents may peel the planet's crust from below, feeding volcanoes in the middle of the ocean. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...