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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 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

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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

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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.

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