Understanding Volcanic Activity: Insights from Recent Research On September 12, 2024, a team of geoscientists from Virginia Tech made a significant discovery regarding the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in Tanzania. This active volcano is unique for its carbonatite lava, which erupts in black or gray and cools to a bone-white color. The research team utilized […]
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Impact of Extreme Heat on Human Health and Mitigation Strategies
The Establishment of the Southern California Extreme Heat Research Center: A Comprehensive Look at Its Mission and Implications On July 9, 2024, a groundbreaking announcement was made regarding the establishment of the Southern California Extreme Heat Research Center, spearheaded by an interdisciplinary team of scientists from the University of California-San Diego (2024 USNews Ranking: 28) […]