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Volcanic Eruptions and the Black Death

Recent scientific investigations suggest a potential connection between a major volcanic eruption and the spread of the Black Death in Europe, paving the way for new perspectives on historical pandemics and current environmental challenges. This revelation is transforming our understanding of how natural disasters have historically shaped human events and could guide modern responses to […]

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The Ancient Engine Beneath Yellowstone

Think Yellowstone is just about geysers and grizzly bears? Buckle up. It turns out the supervolcano we all know and fear is only the latest act in a fiery saga that’s been burning for over 56 million years. That’s right — before the first mammoth ever stomped across the plains, before the Rockies had finished […]

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HotLINK: Unleashing Machine Learning to Detect Volcanic Eruptions from Space

Volcanoes are captivating yet formidable forces of nature, often striking fear into those living in their shadows. But what if scientists could predict their violent eruptions before they occur? That’s precisely what the Hotspot Learning and Identification Network, or HotLINK, aims to achieve. By leveraging the power of machine learning and satellite imagery, HotLINK offers […]

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Volcanic Eruptions and the Black Death

The Ancient Engine Beneath Yellowstone

HotLINK: Unleashing Machine Learning to Detect Volcanic Eruptions from Space

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