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Geologists uncover new clues about largest mass extinction ever

A brand new examine may assist clarify the driving pressure behind the biggest mass extinction within the historical past of earth, referred to as the Finish-Permian Extinction. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Scientists determine source of world’s largest mud eruption

More than 11 years after the Lusi mud volcano first erupted on the Indonesian island of Java, researchers may have figured out why the mudflows haven’t stopped: deep underground, Lusi is connected to a nearby volcanic system. Geology News — … Continue reading

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One of planet’s largest volcanic eruptions

Researchers have determined that the Pacific Northwest was home to one of the Earth’s largest known volcanic eruptions, a millennia-long spewing of sulfuric gas that blocked out the sun and cooled the planet. Only two other eruptions — the basalt … Continue reading

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One of planet’s largest volcanic eruptions

Researchers have determined that the Pacific Northwest was home to one of the Earth’s largest known volcanic eruptions, a millennia-long spewing of sulfuric gas that blocked out the sun and cooled the planet. Only two other eruptions — the basalt … Continue reading

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Scientists ‘Rediscover’ Largest Sea Dragon’ Fossil in Museum Archive

Skeleton of Ichthyosaurus.Credit: Copyright Dean R. Lomax Mislabelled Fossil With a Fake Tail Turned Out to Be the largest Ichthyosaurus on record and found it was pregnant at the time of death. The new specimen is estimated to be between … Continue reading

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The New Largest Pink Diamond Found In Russia

The gem-quality stone was found at the company’s alluvial mines in Russia’s Far East. (Image: ALROSA.) Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s top diamond producer by output in carats, has unearthed 27.85-carat pink precious rock the company believes could be the most … Continue reading

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Largest Ichthyosaurus was pregnant mother

Scientists have discovered the largest Ichthyosaurus on record and found it was pregnant at the time of death. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily

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Largest Ichthyosaurus was pregnant mother

Scientists have discovered the largest Ichthyosaurus on record and found it was pregnant at the time of death. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily

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World’s largest volcanic range may lurk beneath Antarctic ice

West Antarctica’s vast ice sheet conceals what may be the largest volcanic region on Earth, new research has revealed. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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World’s Largest Volcanic Range May Lurk Beneath Antarctic Ice

Telefon Bay West Antarctica’s vast ice sheet conceals what may be the largest volcanic region on earth, research has revealed. The continent’s ice covers almost 100 newly discovered volcanoes, the largest of which is as tall as the Eiger in … Continue reading

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