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Groundbreaking Study Links Hidden Structures to Volcanic Eruptions

7/16/2025

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New research from the University of Wollongong uncovers that mysterious structures known as Big Lower-mantle Basal Structures (BLOBS), lying 2,000-3,000 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface, are the hidden force behind colossal volcanic eruptions. This groundbreaking study not only deepens our understanding of Earth's geology but also sheds light on its role in past extinction events.

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New research from the University of Wollongong uncovers that mysterious structures known as Big Lower-mantle Basal Structures (BLOBS), lying 2,000-3,000 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface, are the hidden force behind colossal volcanic eruptions. This groundbreaking study not only deepens our understanding of Earth's geology but also sheds light on its role in past extinction events.