Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to ‘blobs’ deep within Earth

By Nicolas Flament, Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow, Environmental Futures, School of Science, University of Wollongong
Annalise Cucchiaro, PhD candidate, Environmental Futures, School of Science, University of Wollongong

Volcanic eruptions at Earth’s surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt air traffic.

Giant, large-scale eruptions can have more serious impacts. One such event contributed to the demise of the dinosaurs 66…

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