Sentences with phrase «volcanic regions»

This picture could finally explain the root cause of some of the world's most intense volcanic regions.

First Vitruvius, an engineer for the Emperor Augustus, and later Pliny the Elder recorded that the best maritime concrete was made with ash from volcanic regions of the Gulf of Naples (Pliny died in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that buried Pompeii), especially from sites near today's seaside town of Pozzuoli.

The soil in volcanic regions such as Kamwenge District contains crystals that irritate the feet.

The islands are part of the Pacific ring of fire, a highly active volcanic region that regularly throws up new islands.

New research points the finger squarely at a huge volcanic region known as the Siberian Traps — but not in the way previously expected.

The link between crust thickness and age prompted two possible explanations — both related to the fact that hotter mantle tends to make more magma: Mantle hot spots — highly volcanic regions, such as the Hawaiian Islands and Iceland — could have thickened the old crust by covering it in layers of lava at a later time.

You'll also find Australia's biggest volcanic region.

«The ring width may also be influenced by volcanic activity on Mount Etna and in other volcanic regions,» speculates Seiler.

The team charted the spread of several plumes across the northern hemisphere as summer approached and noted that they seemed to originate above volcanic regions.

Polar wander on Mars resulted from a heavy volcanic region.

The new technique, which avoids some of the pitfalls of previous methods, showed that Antarctic ocean temperatures jumped about 14 degrees Fahrenheit during the first of the two warming events, likely the result of massive amounts of heat - trapping carbon dioxide gas released from India's Deccan Traps volcanic region.

Those data showed increased infrared radiation coming from several volcanic regions and was interpreted by a NASA - funded team as evidence that the rocks there formed from lava flows within the past million years — recently, on a geological timescale.

This Mars Global Surveyor image shows a martian crater that has been encroached by a field of dark, wind - blown sand dunes in the Syrtis Major volcanic region of the red planet.

The Dieng Plateau is a unique volcanic region in Central Java.

This is an exclusive, intimate Australian wilderness lodge, surrounded by natural beauty from rainforest to mountain escarpments against a striking backdrop of World Heritage - listed national park and ancient volcanic regions.

There's a mountainous volcanic region, with magma flows that cut through open plains, and more.

The Chilean Puyehue - Cordon Caulle volcanic region previously endured major eruptions in 1921 and 1922 and 1960, according to the U.S. - based Smithsonian Institution.

Today, Katmai is still a very active volcanic region, and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is a visual and scientific wonder.

Romes a place that shouldn't be because its a volcanic region.

Our commitment to producing the highest quality coconut oil means we sustainably harvest coconuts from the volcanic regions of the Philippines.

Visit the volcanic region of Owakudani and walk the trails around the steam vents and bubbling natural springs.

Imagine, for example, a volcanic region on the otherwise cold surface of the early Earth.

Taken at different points across the floor of a volcanic region called Nili Patera, the images show areas of exposed bedrock, probably scoured by sand erosion.

Last week a helicopter was hired for two days to pluck 11 tortoises from the volcanic region in the west of the island of Isabela, the largest in the Galápagos archipelago.

This volcanic region is home to countless sleeping giants, lined with fertile slopes, like Mount Batur and Mount Agung, offering brave walkers beautiful climbs and gorgeous sunrises.

The volcanic region of Northern New South Wales is perfect for growing luscious fruits and vegetables.

The national parks and ranges of the volcanic region vary from palm filled sub-tropical to cool temperate rainforests.

Join this walk through Sao Miguel and its volcanic regions.

This stunning hotel offers a wide range of activities on its beautiful beaches such as diving or fishing in the Pacific Ocean and ecotourism in the volcanic regions.

This private luxury tour of New Zealand features private touring, luxury lodges and an ideal mix of the country's most beautiful landscapes, including the volcanic regions, lakes, forests, vineyards and coast of the North Island, and the dramatic peaks, valleys and fjords of the Southern Alps and Milford Sound on the South Island.

We offer private helicopter flights to Milford Sound, the Southern Alps and volcanic regions, as well as jetboat journeys up the Dart River and into Mount Aspiring National Park.

Discover the volcanic region of Velay, its traditions and cultural treasures.

Costa Rica is part of a volcanic region so climbing and trekking the peaks is another popular thing to do, particularly the Arenal volcano where there are daily, and visible, «eruptions».

Buchanan Lake, located in the Canadian High Arctic, once formed part of the ancient continent of Pangea downwind from the volcanic region known today as the Siberian Traps.