Discover Armenia's rich architectural heritage, shaped by volcanic tuff and basalt, showcasing its unique identity through ...

Magma made of rhyolite produces characteristic volcanic ash, but basalt is the real driver of eruptions because it flows more easily. That means it can circulate heat from deep within the Earth ...

Due to the area having been surrounded by multiple eruptive centers, these spheres are exclusively made of volcanic basalt, unlike many found in the surrounding areas, which are made of limestone.

Geological study can also predict what Earth’s processes will do next: landslides, earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions. The hexagonal basalt stones at Giant's Causeway were created by ...