eruption

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One layer dates to an eruption about 1.55 million years ago, while the other comes from a massive eruption around 1 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The hillside behind her was sprinkled with desert golds, but the display fell short of the riotous eruption of flowers posted on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The later eruption likely covered much of the North Island in meters of ash.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The 10th century Eldgjá eruption left behind a cadmium signal.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

It had been a good idea at the time—but that was before the eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone