Pumice and volcanic ash soils with Mt Etna in the background. Again, soils originating from volcanic ashes are a natural defense against a historical enemy of Vitis Vinifera called Phylloxera ...

An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can ...

Paleontologists have unveiled a 30,000-year-old vulture fossil in Italy, preserved in volcanic ash, showcasing microscopic ...

Using volcanic ash for protection against radiation exposure lessens disposal issues after eruptions and turns the waste material into something useful.

A team led by Professor Dr. Sevinç Günel from Hacettepe University uncovered dense layers of volcanic ash dating back approximately 3,500 years, believed to be from the catastrophic eruption of ...

Volcanic ash. Clouds of ash can rise miles into the ... The lava and ash from an eruption breaks down to provide valuable nutrients for the soil and is great for growing crops!