on June 4, 2023
The Viscosity Divide: Exploring Why Felsic Lava Flows Differently Than Mafic Lava During Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanic EruptionVolcanic eruptions are among the most powerful natural events on Earth. They can cause widespread destruction and have a significant impact on global climate and ecosystems. The type of lava that erupts from a volcano is determined by its chemical composition, which can be felsic or mafic. Felsic lava is typically associated with explosive eruptions,
on May 29, 2023
The Causal Connection between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea Eruptions: Exploring the Possibility of a Third Phenomenon
Volcanic EruptionMauna Loa and Kīlauea are two of the most active volcanoes in the world, both located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recently, they have erupted simultaneously, leading to questions about the causal relationship between the two eruptions. Does one volcano cause the other to erupt, or is there some third phenomenon that is causing