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  Ancient Lava Flow Photographed from Space

  A NASA satellite has captured an image of a massive ancient lava flow in New Mexico

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  This Volcano Is Quiet Now, But …

  Photograph from outer space shows what remains after a disastrous eruption.

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  Oceans on Ancient Venus, Study Suggests

  New Venus Express map shows possible signature of granite, could indicate past oceans, plate tectonics.

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  Volcano Might Create Its Own Clouds

  Clouds often collect over peaks, but these clouds could result from water vapor released by the volcano.

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  Mars Mysteries: Little Big Planet

  How did the small red planet manage to make some of the largest features in the Solar System? Scientists Peter Smith, Jeff Plaut and Roslay Lopes follow the dry trail of Mars' wet past.

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  Volcano's Eruption Creates Colorful U.S. Sunsets

  People across the U.S. and Europe have seen gorgeous lavender sunsets lately thanks to Russia's Sarychev Peak volcano, which erupted June 12.

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  Astronauts Photograph Mount Fuji

  Astronauts got a clear view of Mount Fuji as the International Space Station passed over it in April.

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  Volcano Could Create Dramatic Sunsets

  Europe could get delightful sunsets over the next 24 hours.

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  Amazing Volcano Photo Reveals Shock Wave

  An amazing new picture from space reveals a volcanic eruption in its earliest stage.

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  Hawaii Volcano Glows

  Lava is thought to be close to the surface of the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.

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  Volcanic Eruption Implicated in Mass Extinction

  A study has found evidence in China that a volcanic eruption was responsible a mid-Permian mass extinction event.

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  Energy of Volcanoes Harnessed to Generate Power

  Geochemist Adam Simon is trying to learn how we can harness heat from volcanoes.

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  Dramatic Image Shows Volcano's Lightning

  Arrays set up before Redoubt eruption gather data on lightning in volcanic plume.

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  Volcano Plumes Spin Like Tornadoes

  Volcanic plumes found to rotate like tornado systems, producing dust devils and lightning.

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  The Restive Redoubt Volcano Threatens Alaska

  The redoubt volcano, which erupted overnight March 22-23, 2009, is seen here on Feb. 7, 2009 as vapor plumes emanating from holes in the newly deformed Drift Glacier near the volcano summit and on its north flank.

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  Q&A: Will Redoubt Erupt Again?

  Mount Redoubt volcano in Alaska erupted explosively five times late Sunday and early today.

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  Mount Redoubt Volcano Erupts Five Times, So Far

  Mount Redoubt volcano in Alaska erupted explosively five times late Sunday and early today.

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  Scheme to Curb Global Warming Could Backfire

  Proposed geoengineering scheme would reduce light available for solar power.

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  Mars Volcano Could Harbor Life

  The largest volcano on Mars may hold water and the possibility of life.

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  Earth's Highest Microbial Ecosystem Found

  Scientists discover thriving microbe community atop Andean volcano.

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  Gov. Jindal Follow-up: What Is 'Volcano Monitoring'?

  Gov. Bobby Jindal criticizes government spending on volcano monitoring.