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Twin volcanic chains above a single hotspot with distinct roots

Scientists find explanation for geochemically distinct parallel tracks of volcanoes formed by the same volcanic hots…

Beautiful Afghanite Crystal

Afghanite Formula: (Na, K)₂₂Ca₁₀[Si₂₄Al₂₄O₉₆](SO₄)₆Cl₆ System:Hexagonal Colour:white, light blue, dark ... Hardne…

Grenada reports decreased activity at underwater volcano

An underwater volcano north of Grenada is showing a decline in seismic activity, authorities on the eastern Caribbean isl…

Pair of sliced Malachite and Azurite

Malachite and azurite nodules. This specimen features a showy and excellent complementary pair of sliced and polished ma…

Key facts about Nepal's quake and the risk of sequels

Three months after a massive earthquake struck Nepal, killing more than 8,800 people and destroying nearly 600,000 home…

Undersea volcano called Kick 'em Jenny rumbling off Grenada

An active underwater volcano off Grenada's northern coast called Kick 'em Jenny was rumbling Thursday and regiona…

Researchers map out trajectory of April 2015 earthquake in Nepal

Images showing the back-projected power and path of the Nepal earthquake. Researchers have accurately mapped out…

Unique diamonds discovered in frozen lava sample from Kamchatka

Geologists have found a new type of diamond in the frozen lava eruption of the Tolbachik volcano in Kamchatka. T…