Even some lifelong Texans are surprised to hear this—our state is home to around 200 volcanoes. Thankfully, they’re extinct, ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images Some extinct volcanoes may be harboring a ...
Extinct volcanoes are hard to study – we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we were able to recreate a certain type of extinct volcano in a lab, learning more about the magma ...
Within the deposits of extinct volcanoes around the world, a mysterious magma may be Earth’s new source for rare metals. This iron-rich magma could be full of the metals that help power some of the ...
A volcano in the far eastern corner of Russia that was previously considered extinct may be waking up -- and an eruption could be catastrophic. The Bolshaya Udina volcano -- part of the Kamchatka ...
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 ...
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Extinct volcanoes could be a "rich" source of rare metals used in smartphones and flat-screen televisions, according to a new study. A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within long dormant ...
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 ...