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Oceanographers image the discovery of the deepest explosive eruption on the sea floor (w/ Video)

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4 hours ago | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 0

Oceanographers using the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Jason discovered and recorded the first video and still images of a deep-sea volcano actively erupting molten lava on the seafloor.

Computer simulation strengthens link between climate change and release of subsea methane

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4 hours ago | 4.6 / 5 (11) | 15

(PhysOrg.com) -- A first-of-its-kind computer simulation that mirrors real-world observations of methane bubbling up from a seabed in the Arctic Ocean provides further evidence that warming oceans may unleash ...

Laurence still causing warnings and watches in northern west Australia

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7 hours ago | not rated yet | 0

Although the center of Tropical Cyclone Laurence has been over land for two days, it's still holding together and bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to the northern coastal areas of West Australia and will ...

Pre-eruption earthquakes offer clues to volcano forecasters

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Dec 16, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (2) | 1

Like an angry dog, a volcano growls before it bites, shaking the ground and getting "noisy" before erupting. This activity gives scientists an opportunity to study the tumult beneath a volcano and may help ...