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‘Mystery volcano’ that erupted and cooled Earth in 1831 has finally been identified

Scientists have identified the “mystery volcano” that erupted in 1831 and cooled Earth’s climate. They have linked it to an island volcano in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

ScienceAlert on MSN · 1d

Scientists Discover Mystery Volcano That Cooled The Globe in 1831

Scientists have identified the “mystery volcano” that erupted in 1831 and cooled Earth’s climate. They have linked it to an island volcano in the northwest Pacific. A winter storm watch has been upgraded to a warning as the weather looms. The latest snow predictions.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Mysterious Source of Huge 200-Year-Old Volcanic Eruption Finally Revealed

The eruption was one of the largest of the 19th century, but the identity of the volcano responsible has long been unclear.

Forbes · 6h

Mystery Of Giant Volcanic Eruption That Has Puzzled Scientists For Almost 200 Years Has Finally Been Solved

The mystery location of a giant volcanic eruption that has puzzled scientists for almost 200 years has finally been solved.

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Solved: The 200-Old Mystery Behind a Colossal Volcanic Eruption

Scientists have long suspected that a gigantic eruption was behind the strange atmospheric phenomena of 1831. Scientists have finally figured out which volcano blew its top.

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Meteor showers, northern lights and supermoons: Here’s what 2025 has in store if you look up

Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) struck Earth’s magnetic field on New Year’s Eve, bringing out the displays of light in the ...

Northrop Grumman’s Missile-Warning Satellites for Next-Gen Polar Program Advance to Manufacturing Stage

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors recently named James P. Gorman as chairman of the board, effective today, January ...

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Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Which U.S. States May See Them On New Year’s Eve

A solar storm could add excitement to New Year’s Eve, with the northern lights expected to light up the skies across several ...

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New Year's northern lights delight as powerful solar storms spark auroras across central US and Europe (photos)

Last night, the sun and Earth collaborated to give us a light show that no fireworks display could rival. Happy New Year!

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A spectacular meteor shower is about to peak. How and when to watch

Stargazers are in for a treat as the Quadrantids Meteor Shower, one of the year’s best, reaches its peak over the Northern Hemisphere, according to NASA. This annual meteor ...

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Single tack speed test into the Northern Hemisphere for leading duo

The last few days of light winds have been frustrating for the two Vendée Globe leaders but gentler winds have actually been ...

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Quadrantid Meteor Shower: How You Can See the Big Event

The Quadrantids meteor shower will have its most vibrant display tonight into early Friday morning, with meteors emanating from the northeast in the direction of the Big Dipper. Partly to mostly ...

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Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight and tomorrow

Aurora chasers are on high alert for powerful geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 with northern lights ...

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Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study

The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe ...

‘Blaze Star’ Set To Dazzle Sky-Watchers For First Time Since 1946

T Coronae Borealis will brighten 1,000 times in 2025 to become visible to the naked eye for the first time since 1946.

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