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Scientists explore origins of 'supervolcanoes' on the sea floor

— 10 Apr 2010 11:40 | Geology and palaeontology

'Supervolcanoes' have been blamed for multiple mass extinctions in Earth's history, but the cause of their massive eruptions is unknown…

Deciphering the mysteries of an ancient seafloor goliath

— 10 Apr 2010 11:07 | Geology and palaeontology

The eruptions of 'supervolcanoes' on Earth's surface have been blamed for causing mass extinctions, belching large amounts of gases and particles into the atmosphere, and re-paving…

Scientists uncover 'stirring' secrets of deadly supervolcanoes

— 29 May 2008 22:41 | Geology and palaeontology

Researchers from The University of British Columbia and McGill University have simulated in the lab the process that can turn ordinary volcanic eruptions into so-called 'supervolcanoes.'…

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