Basalt is usually formed when lava solidifies ... causing them to change into another type of rock. They are usually resistant to weathering and erosion and are therefore very hard-wearing.

The results suggest that while basaltic rocks may offer a more favorable environment for CO2 mineralization compared to other rock types, the specific geochemical interactions must be carefully ...

That movement has now left one pool of molten material on the west of the caldera disconnected from any heat sources, which will likely allow it to cool. Meanwhile, the largest pool of near-surface ...