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The world's largest volcano revived
Environment

The world's largest volcano revived

Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, may be preparing to erupt again as seismic and distortion monitoring data show that small earthquakes are frequent.

December 16, 2018
How did the lava sea in the earth form?
Environment

How did the lava sea in the earth form?

It was the rotation of the Earth from the early period that greatly affected the formation and development of the lava ocean deep in the earth.

December 16, 2018
Strange rocks in nature
Environment

Strange rocks in nature

Devil's Tower in Wyoming, USA: It is a giant basalt rock up to 280m high, formed from volcanic lava, which is formed by wind and invading rain. According to scientists,…

December 16, 2018
The youngest glacier on the planet
Environment

The youngest glacier on the planet

St Helens volcano disaster in Washington in 1980 created one of the youngest and cleanest glaciers on the planet.

December 16, 2018