Study suggests ancient hominins used unmodified volcanic rock spheres as tools
A new study by Dr. Margherita Mussi, published in Quaternary International, highlights how naturally occurring basalt spheres ...
Life-sized murals discovered on walls of Pompeii home buried by volcanic eruption nearly 2,000 years ago
In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced ...
Vulture fossil discovery reveals how volcanic deposits can preserve the microscopic details of animal tissues
An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can ...
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What to know about Mount Spurr’s likely eruption
From possible impacts to how to prepare, we dive into what we know so far about Anchorage’s closest active volcano and how to ...
New volcanic vent bursts open in Yellowstone National Park
A new volcanic vent was discovered at Yellowstone National Park, the U.S. Geological Survey announced this week.
Woman Wears Swimsuit for First Time After Volcano Eruption Caused Life-Threatening Burns and 8 Amputations (Exclusive)
Stephanie Coral Browitt escaped death following the 2019 White Island eruption. After recovering for years from third-degree burns that covered 70 percent of her body and eight finger amputations, she ...
Divers Found a 3,000-Year-Old Statue at the Bottom of a Lake—With Fresh Human Fingerprints
At the underwater archaeology site of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, divers found an ancient clay figurine pegged to ...
A brand new volcanic vent opened up in Yellowstone
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30,000-year-old vulture fossil with intact feathers created by volcanic eruptions
Discovered in Rome in 1889, the vulture fossil was found completely intact, with fine detailing on parts of its eyelids and ...
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Scientists unravel the mystery of Earth’s first oxygen surge—and it’s volcanic
Discover the connection between volcanic events and the rise of Earth's oxygen levels that enabled complex life to thrive.
A 30,000-Year-Old Fossil Frozen in Volcanic Ash Holds an Unbelievable Secret
Paleontologists have unveiled a 30,000-year-old vulture fossil in Italy, preserved in volcanic ash, showcasing microscopic ...
Tiny Sparks in Water May Have Triggered Life on Earth, a New Study Suggests
While previous studies say volcanic or atmospheric lightning may have triggered chemical reactions that created organic ...