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Bermuda's Secret: A Giant Rock Raft Keeping the Island Afloat

December 16, 2025

Bermuda is a puzzle. It's an island that shouldn't be there. Normally, when volcanoes stop erupting, the land sinks. But not Bermuda. It's been over 30 million years since its volcanoes last erupted, yet it's still standing tall. Scientists have found a secret beneath Bermuda. They discovered a hug

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Gold and other precious metals are on the move from Earth's core

June 22, 2025

Volcanic activity in Hawaii is revealing a surprising secret. Scientists have found that gold and other precious metals, long thought to be stuck deep within Earth's core, are actually making their way to the surface. This discovery came from a study that analyzed lava flows from Hawaii's volcanoe

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Moon's Hidden Gems: Tiny Glass Beads Reveal Lunar Secrets

June 17, 2025

The moon is not just a silent rock in the night sky. It has a past filled with fiery drama. Long ago, the moon was a hotbed of volcanic activity. This is not just a theory. There is evidence. Tiny glass beads scattered across the lunar surface tell this story. These beads are not just pretty to look

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Mount Etna's Sudden Fury: Tourists Flee as Europe's Most Active Volcano Roars to Life

June 2, 2025

Mount Etna, a towering giant on Sicily's eastern shore, recently showcased its power. The volcano, known for its frequent activity, sent a massive cloud of ash soaring over a mile into the sky. This dramatic event was triggered by a rapid flow of scorching rock tumbling down its slopes. Tourists, ca

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Exploring Mercury: BepiColombo Reveals Planet's Hidden Side

January 11, 2025

You know Mercury as the closest planet to the Sun, but what lies hidden on its surface? The tandem spacecraft BepiColombo, a collaboration between Europe and Japan, just flew by Mercury for the last time before settling into orbit. It's like visiting a mysterious place and taking a good look around

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Underwater Volcanoes: Can We Know When They'll Blow?

January 4, 2025

Ever thought about volcanoes under the sea? One of these, off Oregon's coast, is about to erupt. Scientists say it might happen by the end of 2025. This volcano, named Axial Seamount, is the most active in the Northeast Pacific. It's been quiet since 2015, but now it's swelling again. This could me

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Io's Volcanoes: Not Fueled by a Massive Magma Ocean After All

December 14, 2024

For over 40 years, scientists have been puzzled by Io's extreme volcanic activity. This tiny moon, discovered by Galileo in 1610, is the most volcanically active body in our solar system. But what fuels its 400 active volcanoes? New data from NASA's Juno mission has revealed that Io's volcanoes aren