Redating the Minoan eruption of Santorini A 3600 y.o. fossil olive tree discovered in the Minoan pumice allows to refine the date of the Minoan eruption on Santorini to the 17th century B.C.
Volcanoes in the Solar System The Earth is not the only place with volcanic activity. Active volcanism also occurs at at least 3 other bodies in our Solar System.
Igneous or magmatic rocks The most primitive rock type forms when magma (molten rock) solidifies - either inside the earth (plutonic rocks) or during volcanic eruptions (volcanic rocks). A short overview.