Magma : Science World Report

May 24, 2017 05:50 AM EDT

Lava Temperature Inside Earth's Mantle Still As High As 2.5 Billion Years Ago

The inside of the planet’s mantle is still simmering at the same temperature as it did billions of years ago.

Apr 11, 2017 06:00 AM EDT

Japan Wants To Drill Into The Earth’s Mantle Through The Ocean Floor

A team of scientists from Japan's JAMSTEC wants to reach the Earth's mantle to study it.

Dec 21, 2016 03:50 AM EST

Supervolcano Campi Flegrei In Naples Might Erupt; 500,000 People At Risk

Scientists found that the magma at Campi Flegrei is nearing critical pressure point and could trigger an eruption.

Nov 30, 2016 02:20 AM EST

Study: The Early Moon Contained More Water Than Earth

The Moon is now seen as a big lump of mass circling the Earth. A new study shows it contained more water than Earth early on.

Jun 07, 2016 07:00 AM EDT

Scientists Uncover Massive Magma Build-Up Hinting At Forming Volcano in New Zealand

New Zealand has dealt with volcanic activity but a recent discovery tied up to a possible volcano forming beneath Matata comes as a surprise to scientists who discovered a massive magma build-up.

May 11, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

Earth’s Mantle Moves 10 Times Faster Than Previously Estimated

A recent study has revealed that the mantle of the Earth moves much faster than was thought before.

Nov 05, 2015 02:46 PM EST

What Triggers a Supervolcano: Outside Environmental Factors May Cause Massive Eruption

What causes a supervolcano to finally blow its top? Scientists have taken a closer look at these features, and have found that these massive magma chambers may erupt when the roof above them cracks.

Oct 15, 2015 04:38 PM EDT

Massive Moon Impact May Have Caused a Lunar Volcano

Scientists have found a unique volcanic process taking place somewhere unexpected: the moon.

Oct 13, 2015 06:53 AM EDT

Earth's Solid Inner Core was Created 1 to 1.5 Billion Years Ago

Scientists have used new data to find out that Earth's inner core was formed about 1 to 1.5 billion years ago as it "froze" from the surrounding molten iron outer core.

Sep 25, 2015 06:55 AM EDT

Erupting Volcano in Iceland Spewed 3 Times as Much Toxic Gas as All of Europe

Scientists have taken a closer look at a volcanic eruption that occurred in Iceland and have found that the eruption emitted on average three times as much of a toxic gas as all European industry combined.

Sep 23, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

Earth's Hot Core May Have More Oxygen Than Once Thought

There may be more oxygen in Earth's core than once thought. Scientists have made some new findings about Earth's interior by considering the geophysical and geochemical signatures of the core and mantle together.

Sep 14, 2015 04:49 PM EDT