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How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.
Volcanic Eruptions Quiz
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Volcanic eruptions remind us of Earth's primal power. How much do you know about these lava-scorched events?
Could Humans Force a Volcanic Eruption?
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It's every evil mad scientist's dream. Could it ever be a reality?
Could a single volcanic eruption destroy all life on Earth?
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The question about supervolcanoes, it turns out, isn't whether one could destroy all life on Earth. It's when will it do it again. Wait, what?
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
Lava Isn't the Only Dangerous Aspect of Volcanoes
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Ash flows, deadly gases and vog are just a few of the other reasons why we all need to respect volcanoes.
Centuries of Volcano Death Statistics, Newly Analyzed for Your Reading Pleasure
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New research digs into historic volcano fatalities to explore how, where and whom a volcano is most likely to kill.
How Volcanoes Work
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Volcanoes are some of nature's most awe-inspiring displays, with everything from exploding mountaintops to rivers of lava. Learn how all the different types of volcanoes work.
Intricate Ice Caves in Antarctica May Harbor Unique Life
On the surface, Antarctica may seem like a barren landscape. But underneath, in massive ice caves, life may be abundant.
Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!
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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.