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How Do Sinkholes Form and How Has Their Frequency Increased?
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How Do Sinkholes Form and How Has Their Frequency Increased?

Sinkholes are sudden depressions or holes that appear in the ground surface when the supporting material below collapses. They can vary in size from a few meters to several hundred…
Posted by DeKa September 30, 2025
What Would Happen if the Campi Flegrei Volcano Erupted?
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What Would Happen if the Campi Flegrei Volcano Erupted?

Campi Flegrei is a large volcanic caldera located near Naples, Italy. Unlike a single volcanic cone, it is a wide depression created by ancient super-eruptions. The area is dotted with…
Posted by DeKa September 29, 2025
The Most Dangerous Volcanoes in the World
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The Most Dangerous Volcanoes in the World

Not all volcanoes pose the same risk. A volcano’s danger depends on its eruption style, population density nearby, and history of activity. Some volcanoes erupt explosively, releasing ash, pyroclastic flows,…
Posted by DeKa September 29, 2025
What Would Happen if the Aira Caldera Erupted?
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What Would Happen if the Aira Caldera Erupted?

The Aira Caldera is a massive volcanic depression in southern Kyushu, Japan. It formed about 22,000 years ago during one of the largest eruptions in Japanese history. Today, within the…
Posted by DeKa September 29, 2025
The Eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai
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The Eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai

Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai is a submarine volcano located in the South Pacific, part of the island nation of Tonga. It lies along the Tonga–Kermadec subduction zone, one of the most…
Posted by DeKa September 29, 2025
Super Tsunamis: Causes and Consequences
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Super Tsunamis: Causes and Consequences

A super tsunami is a rare and catastrophic type of tsunami, much larger and more destructive than typical ones. While ordinary tsunamis are usually caused by underwater earthquakes or landslides,…
Posted by DeKa September 28, 2025
Why Deep-Focus Earthquakes Occur and Their Connection to Rising Magma
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Why Deep-Focus Earthquakes Occur and Their Connection to Rising Magma

Deep-focus earthquakes are seismic events that occur at depths greater than 300 km below Earth’s surface, sometimes reaching 700 km. Unlike shallow earthquakes, which are linked to surface faults and…
Posted by DeKa September 28, 2025
What Heats the Earth from Within
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What Heats the Earth from Within

The Earth is not only warmed by the Sun but also heated from within. This internal heat is a driving force behind volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and the movement of tectonic…
Posted by DeKa September 28, 2025
Signs of Magma Rising from the Mantle to the Surface
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Signs of Magma Rising from the Mantle to the Surface

One of the clearest indicators of magma movement is seismic activity. As magma pushes through cracks in the Earth’s crust, it causes small earthquakes called volcanic tremors. Scientists monitor changes…
Posted by DeKa September 23, 2025
Methane: Properties, Sources, and Environmental Impact
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Methane: Properties, Sources, and Environmental Impact

Methane (CH₄) is a simple hydrocarbon composed of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. It is the main component of natural gas and one of the most abundant organic…
Posted by DeKa September 23, 2025

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