Volcanoes that have laid dormant for millions of years could revolutionize the sourcing of important rare earth elements, a new study published in Geochemical Perspectives Letters suggests.

Dr. Michael Anenburg from The Australian National University. JAMIE KIDSTON/ANU VIA SWNS. Dr. Anenburg, of ANU, said: “We have never seen an iron-rich magma erupt from an active volcano, but we know ...

South Africa has no dormant volcanoes. Unlike Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Fuji, which could erupt again, South Africa’s mainland volcanoes are simply too ancient. Their underground systems cooled ...

Scientists have found that some extinct volcanoes, which have not erupted for thousands or millions of years, may contain key metals used in clean energy. For the research, scientists melted down ...

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(CNN) — A mysterious type of magma found within extinct volcanoes scattered around the world could contain an abundant supply of rare earth elements, crucial ingredients for electric vehicles, wind ...

Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon, has 176 acres of silent, forested trails within city limits. Recognized as the first ...

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Even some lifelong Texans are surprised to hear this—our state is home to around 200 volcanoes. Thankfully, they’re extinct, ...

Breweries could soon see beer shortages thanks to an unprecedented carbon dioxide contamination that is taking the industry by storm. The potential shortage would be due to an extinct underground ...