What Can Volcanoes Teach Us About Climate Change?
In an attempt to predict how massively elevated carbon dioxide levels will affect life on Earth, scientists are turning to volcanoes.
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The Week in Photos: From a Volcanic Eruption in Hawaii to Earthquake Offerings in China
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
The Week In Photos: From Teacher Protests in Kentucky to a Migrant ‘Caravan’ in Mexico
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Mount Mayon Erupts in the Philippines
Lava flows from Mount Mayon on January 25th, 2018, as seen from south of Manila, the Philippines.
Volcanic Personalities: How Scientists Determine When a Volcano Will Erupt
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to discerning when a volcano may explode; they all have their own individual characteristics.
Viewfinder: A Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Indonesian villagers watch as Mount Sinabung volcano erupts in Karo, North Sumatra, on October 24th, 2017.
Could Volcanoes Have Shaped Human Evolution?
If nothing else, the timing is right, according to a new study of volcanoes in the East African…