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volcanoes
Coverage of volcanoes in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover 73 volcanoes hidden across the ocean floor - and several could erupt at any moment
Scientists have discovered 73 previously unknown volcanoes beneath the ocean floor, with several potentially capable of erupting soon. The findings highlight active geological activity in hidden underwater regions.
- Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand
A cave in New Zealand has revealed fossils from a 1-million-year-old ecosystem, including a potential flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The findings indicate that volcanic activity and climate changes were reshaping New Zealand's wildlife and causing extinctions before human arrival.
- Are there mini volcanoes along California's Coast? The Times investigates
A fiery event resembling a mini volcano occurred along Santa Barbara's coast, but experts clarified there are no actual volcanoes in the area, leaving the cause a mystery.