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volcanic activity
Coverage of volcanic activity in the Nexus archive.
- Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find
Scientists discovered that the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland was formed by a major volcanic event about 60 million years ago, with its basalt columns developing over 5.5 million years—8 million years faster than previously believed. The findings debunk the legend of Irish giant Finn McCool building the structure to battle his rival Benandonner.
- Is Venus volcanically active? Big Hawaiian eruption in 2022 could help scientists find out
The 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa in Hawaii, observed by Europe's Copernicus Sentinel 2 satellite, may provide insights into whether Venus is volcanically active.