Under an electron microscope, the particles appeared as intricate, faceted, almost perfectly geometric crystals rather than ...

Antarctica's Mount Erebus is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, and it appears to be spewing out more than fire and ash, according to a recent report by IFLScience. The crater is the ...

Mount Erebus, Antarctica’s southernmost active volcano, is generating an unexpected fortune. Every day, the volcano releases tiny particles of gold dust, a phenomenon that has captivated scientists ...

It sounds like a dream, but it's true in Antarctica, gold rains from the sky. Tucked in among the glaciers, fiery Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano on Earth, providing a bit of heat amid ...

Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano on Earth, and one of only two in Antarctica. Its summit is 12448 feet. The volcano was discovered and named by Sir. James Clark Ross in January of 1841.

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Gold deposits are often found in places with intense volcanic activity, and scientists have long known that the sparkly substance gets there with the help of magma, the molten rock that fuels ...