Some of the most unusual and stunning places may be found along the Equator, the imaginary line that separates the Earth's ...

Consider a can of soda. When the can is closed (pressurized), the soda contains dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2). When you open ...

Today, tourists visit the islands to see the dramatic landscapes - volcanoes, beautiful coastlines and coral reefs - as well as the wildlife and plants. My great, great, great uncle Edwin was part ...

By the end of the day, about 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, data from 16 crystals was collected and analyzed. The data, which ...

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At volcanoes like Kilauea, the bubbles are primarily CO2. The density of CO2 in a fluid inclusion is sensitive to the pressure the magma was under when the CO2 was trapped in a crystal.

Deadliest volcanic eruption: The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia, which killed up to 100,000 people From lava fountains to towering ash clouds, volcanoes produce some of the most ...

With the country being comprised of the Andes mountains, Galapagos Islands and an array of active volcanoes, there’s no shortage of natural wonders to admire. Its dramatic landscapes are also ...