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'Grindavik remains at risk': Attempts to dam the lava from Iceland's erupting volcano could fail, volcanologist warns
Dams built to protect the Icelandic town of Grindavík from rushing lava may not be enough, a volcanologist cautions.
'The area has reactivated': Iceland volcano gears towards another eruption leaving Grindavík in precarious position
Iceland volcano appears to be gearing up for another eruption as more magma accumulates beneath the surface and the land around Svartsengi continues to rise.
Massive tectonic collision causing Himalayas to grow may also be splitting Tibet apart
The Indian plate may be peeling into two as it slides under the Eurasian plate, tearing Tibet apart in the process.
More than duodecillion cells have existed on Earth in its history, scientists estimate
Scientists have estimated how many cells have occupied Earth since the origin of life on the planet.
Lost 'Atlantis' continent off Australia may have been home for half a million humans 70,000 years ago
Sonar mapping revealed signs of rivers and freshwater lakes across a now-sunken landscape almost twice the size of the UK, where humans could once have thrived.
Iceland volcano could erupt again 'without warning' as magma still moving beneath Grindavík
Two fissures spewing lava opened up near Grindavík, destroying three houses in the town — and experts have warned new eruptions could take place any time.
Iceland volcano: Situation in Grindavík has 'become very bleak' following new eruption
A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted on Sunday, cracking open fissures that are extending toward Grindavík and threatening to drown the town in lava flows.
Japan's coastline moved over 800 feet after the devastating Jan 1. earthquake
Satellite images captured striking changes in the coastline of Japan's Noto Peninsula following a massive earthquake on New Year's Day.
