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Where life grows at boiling temperatures
Environment

Where life grows at boiling temperatures

While temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius make people uncomfortable, many organism organisms can thrive in boiling waters on the crater.

December 16, 2018
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
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
Mysterious lake color change
Environment

Mysterious lake color change

At the top of the Kelimutu volcano of Flores Island National Park (Indonesia), there are three unique lakes that change color and are associated with spooky legends.

December 16, 2018