For decades, the prevailing theory behind the mass extinction that ended the reign of the dinosaurs has pointed to a ...

Take a tour of the space volcanoes on other planets and moons across the Solar System, and find out how they differ from ...

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We all depend on oxygen to survive, but about 3 billion years ago, there was barely any oxygen at all. When was the last time you thought about where all the oxygen on Earth came from? During this ...

The origin of oxygen has long been a matter of debate among scientists. A recent study suggests that volcanoes may have a much larger role in the process than previously thought. A team of ...

In a city buried under feet of ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, archaeologists have announced ...

This park preserves the natural setting of two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the most active in the world, and Mauna Loa, one of the largest in the world. Visitors can hike across the floor of a ...

Visit an array of telescopes, take part in expert-led stargazing at multiple sites across the islands of Tenerife and La Palma, and visit rare subtropical rainforests, volcanoes and ancient cave ...