Compared with crustal magma systems, little is known about the deep sources of volcanic supply chains. Interdisciplinary efforts can help answer key questions about how magma migrates from the mantle.
Earth science
Anthropocene Deserves Official Recognition, Some Experts Maintain
The International Union of Geological Sciences chose not to designate a new geologic epoch, but the matter is not yet settled.
Subglacial Hydrology Under the Antarctic Ice Sheet
Using simulations of subglacial hydrology, a new study shows the volume and movement of meltwater underneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Hawai’i’s Depleted Peridotite Delivers More Magma
The source for the isotopically-enriched Hawaiian magmas contains peridotites that experienced near-surface melting prior incorporation in the plume.
The Climate Connection
Scientists and stakeholders find common cause in tackling the greatest challenge of our time.
Planting Seeds for Thriving Data Management
Learning how to manage research data is a core part of scientific education. The Earth Science Information Partners community has ideas to help early-career scientists build these important skills.
The Valuable, Vulnerable, Long Tail of Earth Science Databases
Community-curated data resources in the Earth sciences, highly valuable but systematically underfunded, are vital to research on a changing planet.
Wildfires Pose a Threat to Volcanic Soils in the Peruvian Andes
Fragile highland ecosystems showed low resilience to fire, which renders them more vulnerable to long-term degradation.
The Complex Evolution of Debris-Covered Glacier Surfaces
A first look at how the surfaces of debris-covered glaciers evolve over time from six years of drone surveys in the Nepal Himalaya.
