Not stone or dust: scientists explain how a hot ash cloud turned brain tissue into glass
Learn how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 transformed one unfortunate victim’s brain into organic glass.
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Etna: Sicily’s fiery heartbeat of nature, history and myth
Visible from great distances, it is the highest active volcano not only in Europe but on the entire Eurasian plate, standing at 3,403 meters (11,161 feet) above sea level. At its base, it spans over ...
Why These Wine Grapes Grow Better On The North Face Of A Volcano
As wine-growing regions worldwide grapple with the effects of a changing climate, Mount Etna’s north face stands out not only ...