Why Iceland Has So Many Volcano Eruptions
Its many volcanoes are why Iceland is also known as the Land of Fire and Ice. There are two main reasons why Iceland is a fiery hotbed of volcanic activity.
Read MoreIts many volcanoes are why Iceland is also known as the Land of Fire and Ice. There are two main reasons why Iceland is a fiery hotbed of volcanic activity.
Read MoreThe soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is made of and how it got there.
Read MoreThe warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are home to countless living organisms. Here are some spectacular sea species that you may not know exist in the Gulf.
Read MoreWaterfalls are one of nature's most beautiful sights and captivate throngs of spectators worldwide. But some extraordinary waterfalls also exist underwater.
Read MoreHumans live long lives for land mammals, but tortoises can outdo us by decades. Yet some other animals, such as sponges and jellyfish, can live far, far longer.
Read MoreThe image of the Arctic typically doesn't involve much green, so when researchers found green patches beneath the ice, they had good reason to be concerned.
Read MoreThe modern ocean can be a pretty terrifying place, but in the past, things were even worse. These prehistoric animals definitely helped to up the fear factor.
Read MoreMost people picture Antarctica as a barren, icy expanse, but recently, more plants have taken root there. The reason for that isn't a good one, though.
Read MoreLots of people find modern spiders scary, but what about prehistoric spiders? Well, fossils like this prove that they were huge and terrifying.
Read MoreIn the dark, strange depths of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have found life in yet another surprising place, thriving in the crust around hydrothermal vents.
Read MoreIn July 2024, a massive blast rocked the Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Here's what caused the geothermal explosion and if it could happen again.
Read MoreAerosol spray cans may not seem all too dangerous, but they've actually wreaked havoc. So badly, in fact, that the world at large couldn't help but take notice.
Read MoreOxygen production on Earth has long been attributed to sunlight-driven photosynthesis. But in the dark ocean depths lies a potential source of "dark oxygen."
Read MoreAfter death, natural processes immediately begin to break down a body. But how long does a body take to decompose, and what are the stages?
Read MoreTropical cyclones are known for their size and immense destructive power. But what conditions and processes are necessary for these giant storms to form?
Read MoreSnakes can be pretty scary, no matter how big or small they are, but when researchers found one longer than a bus, the news made some interesting waves.
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