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The Volcanic Azores Islands

Spectacular volcanoes form the nine Azores islands, which rise out of the northern Atlantic Ocean hundreds of miles west of Portugal. Volcanic eruptions and large earthquakes are a part of life in the Azores. Recently, I had the good fortune to admire impressive landscapes on two of the islands while hiking along miles of trails in this unique and highly scenic region.

By |2026-04-04T13:27:21-07:00April 1st, 2026|Our Amazing Earth|10 Comments
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Obsidian – A Few Fascinating Facts

The shiny volcanic glass obsidian comes in many interesting forms – and has a long and rich history. From varied shapes and a range of colors to chemistry that allows obsidian to be traced back to the originating volcano, plus the wealth of artifacts that people have produced for tens of thousands of years, there are many fascinating facts about obsidian.

By |2021-07-28T09:53:43-07:00July 29th, 2021|Our Amazing Earth|12 Comments
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