A 2021 eruption in Iceland gave researchers rare and illuminating access to the mantle, one of the Earth’s layers.
Tag: Iceland
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Driving Iceland’s Overlooked North
For those seeking an alternative to the popular Golden Circle, the Diamond Circle winds through volcanic landscapes featuring powerful waterfalls, misty vistas and sulfurous pools.
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How Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot Escaped From Russia
After more than a decade of activism, Maria Alyokhina disguised herself as a food courier to evade the police — and a widening crackdown by President Vladimir Putin.
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How a Tiny Asteroid Strike May Save Earthlings From City-Killing Space Rocks
An asteroid hunter detected the small object two hours before it crashed into the sea near Greenland, a sign of the growing sophistication of NASA’s planetary defense system.