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science2 days ago•2 min saved

Sea-floor Giant Redefines Earth's Largest Volcano

Volcanoes come in various forms, including supervolcanoes that produce enormous eruptions (VEI 8), create surface depressions, and erupt infrequently. Yellowstone is a famous example. The largest volcano on Earth is actually underwater: Tamu Massif in the Pacific, about 310,000 square kilometers in area with roots extending ~30 kilometers into the crust, formed around 145 million years ago and now extinct. Mauna Loa was previously considered the largest on land, while Olympus Mons is often cited for scale in comparisons.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#mauna-loa #science #supervolcano

science-and-environment2 months ago•4 min saved

Massive $1.5 Trillion Lithium Deposit Discovered Beneath U.S. Supervolcano

Scientists have discovered a potentially massive $1.5 trillion lithium deposit beneath the dormant McDermitt caldera, which could significantly impact the global supply of critical energy materials. The deposit, formed over 16 million years ago, is of strategic interest for the U.S. amid rising demand for lithium-ion batteries, but environmental, cultural, and technical challenges remain before extraction can proceed.

via Indian Defence Review|

#energy-materials #environmental-concerns #lithium-deposit

science-and-environment3 months ago•4 min saved

Massive $1.5 Trillion Lithium Deposit Discovered Beneath U.S. Supervolcano

Scientists have confirmed the world's largest lithium deposit beneath Nevada's McDermitt Caldera, potentially holding over 20 million metric tons of lithium, which could significantly impact the US's clean energy and electric vehicle industries. The deposit's unique volcanic origin presents both opportunities and challenges, with ongoing debates over environmental and cultural impacts.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#critical-minerals #lithium-deposit #science-and-environment

science-and-technology3 months ago•5 min saved

Massive $1.5 Trillion Lithium Deposit Discovered Beneath U.S. Supervolcano

A massive lithium-rich clay deposit beneath the McDermitt caldera on the Nevada-Oregon border, valued at around $1.5 trillion, could significantly impact the global battery industry due to its size, high lithium concentration, and shallow depth, though environmental and cultural concerns pose challenges for extraction.

via Earth.com|

#battery-market #critical-minerals #lithium-deposit

science5 months ago•5 min saved

New Imaging Uncovers Hidden Magma and Rising Risks at Yellowstone

Recent advanced imaging studies have uncovered hidden magma reservoirs beneath Yellowstone, particularly in the northeastern caldera, raising concerns about potential increased eruption risks. While no immediate threat exists, a super-eruption could have significant local and global impacts, including ash fallout, climate cooling, and ecological disruptions. Ongoing monitoring and research are crucial for understanding and mitigating future risks.

via Energy Reporters|

#geothermal-imaging #magma-reservoirs #science

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Warn of Imminent Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption Threatening Humanity

Recent studies using advanced electromagnetic imaging have revealed multiple magma reservoirs beneath Yellowstone, shifting the focus of eruption risk to the northeast and highlighting the potential for a catastrophic super-eruption that could cause global climate cooling and widespread disruption, although such an event remains unlikely in the near future.

via Indian Defence Review|

#climate-impact #eruption-risk #magmat-reservoirs

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Japan's Aso Caldera: The World's Most Dangerous Supervolcano

Aso Caldera in Japan is a massive, active supervolcano with a history of catastrophic eruptions, housing 17 volcanoes within its 15-mile-wide caldera, and poses ongoing geological and volcanic risks due to its active magma chamber and fault lines.

via Indian Defence Review|

#aso-caldera #geology #japan

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Japan's Aso Caldera: A Supervolcanic Time Bomb from Space

The Aso Caldera in Japan is a massive volcanic crater housing 17 volcanoes, including active ones like Nakadake, and is considered one of Earth's nine supervolcanoes, with a history of massive eruptions and located along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

via Live Science|

#aso-caldera #earth-from-space #japan

science6 months ago•5 min saved

Supervolcano Awakening Sparks Concern, Scientists Prepare Response

Recent studies show that the unrest at Campi Flegrei is driven more by pressure in a sealed geothermal reservoir and hydrothermal activity than by magma movement, suggesting that managing water and pressure levels could mitigate eruption risks, although the volcano remains dangerous.

via Earth.com|

#campi-flegrei #eruption-risk #geothermal-pressure

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Warn of Impending Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption Threatening Humanity

A recent USGS study reveals that Yellowstone's magma system is more complex than previously thought, with a 16% chance of a super-eruption before 2100, which could cause widespread ash fall, global cooling, and ecological disruption, emphasizing the need for improved monitoring and preparedness despite the low probability.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#climate-impact #eruption #geophysical-study

science7 months ago•6 min saved

Icy Supervolcano on Pluto May Have Created Massive Crater

New research suggests that Kiladze, a feature on Pluto previously thought to be an impact crater, is more likely a caldera from a supervolcano eruption, indicating recent geological activity and potential residual warmth in Pluto's interior.

via Space|

#caldera #cryovolcano #kiladze

science7 months ago•6 min saved

Scientists Warn of Impending Catastrophic Eruption Threatening Humanity

Scientists warn of a potential supervolcano eruption in the coming years that could cause catastrophic global effects, including climate cooling, widespread famine, and societal collapse, highlighting the urgent need for better preparedness and international cooperation.

via southbeachbulletin.com|

#climate-disruption #disaster-preparedness #eruption

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Warn of Potential Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption and Global Impact

Despite ongoing monitoring and large magma reserves beneath Yellowstone, scientists believe a super-eruption is unlikely in the near future, but if it occurs, it could cause widespread destruction, ash clouds, and significant global climate cooling, with potential impacts on agriculture and ecosystems worldwide.

via International Business Times UK|

#climate-impact #eruption #magma

science7 months ago•13 min saved

How a Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption Would Unfold

Recent research shows Yellowstone's magma is concentrated mainly under the northeast of the caldera, with a significant volume that could potentially lead to a super-eruption, but such an event is not imminent, occurring roughly every 735,000 years on average. The eruption would cause widespread ash fall, pyroclastic flows, and global climate cooling, but warning signs might be minimal, making prediction difficult. The last super-eruption was 630,000 years ago, and while the impact would be catastrophic, the likelihood of an immediate eruption remains low.

via BBC Science Focus Magazine|

#eruption #magma #science

science9 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Warn of Potential Catastrophic Eruption from Awakening Supervolcano

Scientists warn that the Campi Flegrei supervolcano in Italy shows signs of awakening, with increased seismic activity, gas emissions, and ground swelling indicating magma is moving closer to the surface, raising the risk of a major eruption that could have devastating local and global impacts.

via Daily Mail|

#campi-flegrei #earthquakes #eruption-risk