Their iron-rich magma might hold some of the 17 elements needed to make smartphones, wind turbines, and more. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 24, 2024 10:00 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science ...

A new study of sapphires found in volcanic fields in Germany reveals that these beautiful blue stones form where magma and rocks from Earth's crust mix. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Underwater volcanoes are powerful geological forces shaping our planet and oceans. These hidden giants form through tectonic activity and magma rising from Earth's depths. While most eruptions are ...

The Earth's mantle might not always move along in lockstep with the overlying tectonic crust—as set out in science textbooks for decades—but may instead behave differently. This is the conclusion of ...

Some extinct volcanoes may be harboring a cache of "rare earth elements," new research has determined. These elements are important for running certain green technologies. The discovery therefore ...

In this astronaut photo, an infamous Nicaraguan volcano coughs up toxic clouds of gas a few years after its first eruptions for more than a century. Momotombo is an active stratovolcano that sits on ...

(CN) — Martian meteorites not only enhances our understanding of Mars but also offer valuable comparisons to Earth’s geological history, aiding future exploration and research on both planets, ...

OXFORD, England (Reuters) - Fifty years after humans first set foot on the moon, scientists believe rock samples collected by Apollo astronauts could help predict volcanic eruptions on Earth more ...

PACIFIC CITY, Ore. — Scott Burns, professor emeritus in geology at Portland State University, thought he had seen it all — until he saw a couple of photos of an extremely rare sand formation on the ...

For the first time in over 20 years, NASA had a close encounter with Io, Jupiter's moon. Io is home to roughly 400 active volcanoes, some much larger than any here on Earth. During its close fly-by, ...