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"Knobby Terrain" a Sign of Mars's Explosive Past
Newly identified knobby terrain related to ancient volcanoes on Mars hint that pyroclastic ash and rock flowed down slopes early in the red planet's history.
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Volcanic Eruptions Steer Conversations on Climate Intervention
Studies of volcanoes, Earth's natural climate coolers, cause scientists to question the merits of methods that intend to slow down climate change by injecting the stratosphere with aerosols.
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New Proposed Drilling at Surtsey Volcano, Iceland
SUSTAIN workshop; Heimaey Island, Iceland, 30 September to 4 October 2014
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Research Shines Light on Asthenosphere's Contribution to Hot Spots
What role does the asthenosphere play in midplate volcanism?
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Multidisciplinary Monitoring Experiments at Kawah Ijen Volcano
Cities on Volcanoes “Wet Volcanoes” Workshop;
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 14–21 September 2014
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Scientists Engage With the Public During Lava Flow Threat
How do scientists communicate with the public during natural disasters, such as lava flows?
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Drilling a Small Basaltic Volcano to Reveal Potential Hazards
Drilling into the Rangitoto Island Volcano in the Auckland Volcanic Field in New Zealand offers insight into a small monogenetic volcano, and may improve understanding of future hazards.
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Continuing Bardarbunga Eruption Fuels Scientific Research
How are scientists taking advantage of Iceland’s Bardarbunga eruption, which shows no signs of slowing down?
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The Role of Geodesy in Earthquake and Volcanic Studies
Geodesy for Earthquake and Natural Hazards (GENAH) 2014 International Symposium;
Matsushima, Japan, 22–26 July 2014