North Atlantic's Volcanic Secrets: It's About Being Thin

North Atlantic's volcanic secrets: It's about being thin

Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world, but its seismic nature is part of a much broader geological history.

Why the Earth is thin beneath Iceland—and what that means for volcanoes and earthquakes

Iceland is one of the world’s most volcanically active places, known for its dramatic eruptions and hot springs. But its explosive nature is just one piece of a much larger puzzle that stretches across the North Atlantic—from Greenland to western Europe—and includes ancient volcanic landscapes like the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Now, thanks to […] The post Why the Earth is thin beneath Iceland—and what that means for volcanoes and ear…

North Atlantic’s volcanic secrets – it’s all about being thin

Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world, but its seismic nature is part of a much broader geological history.In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists, supported by an ESA-funded project, have uncovered the underlying forces that forged the North Atlantic’s fiery volcanic past – shedding light on the vast geological region that spans from Greenland to western Europe, which is home to iconic natural wonders like the Giant’…