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Journey to the centre of the Earth: An introduction to The KMT Project

Wed, 5 Jan 2022, 20:48

Krafla geothermal power plant near Krafla volcano - the location of The KMT Project (LANDSVIRKJUN via AFP, 2021 (Photograph taken 2018))

With around 30 active volcanic systems, comprising approximately 130 volcanoes, Iceland is the ideal location for constructing the world's first ever underground magma observatory. Read all

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