US EditionScientists discover the ‘missing link’ that causes giant volcanic eruptions
SCOTLAND, JUL 10 – Research confirms volcanic fissures shaped Scotland’s Inner Hebrides 60 million years ago, with activity rivaling modern Hawaii, settling a century-old geological debate.
- Researchers based at the University of Aberdeen identified a fossilized volcanic fissure near Calgary Bay on the Isle of Mull, revealing lava eruptions dating back 60 million years.
- This finding settled a century-long controversy by demonstrating that much of the Inner Hebrides was shaped by multiple volcanic cracks releasing lava, similar to the volcanic activity observed in Iceland and Hawaii.
- Using a combination of fieldwork and 3D drone modelling, the team identified where lava once erupted from fissures, providing evidence that volcanic eruptions took place during the early stages of the Atlantic Ocean’s formation.
- Dr. Jessica Pugsley expressed awe at being able to explore a geological formation that significantly influenced Scotland’s landscape and recognizing that it erupted in a manner similar to the volcanoes currently active in Iceland and Hawaii.
- This finding enhances understanding of Scotland's volcanic history and supports the role of mantle plumes in creating giant eruptions affecting Earth’s surface.
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