Volcanic activity destroyed Plymouth in Montserrat, but in space, it could be the key to life Natalie Starkey
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Natalie Starkey
SINCE the dawn of its formation, the surface of Earth has been moulded and reshaped by volcanoes. We know them as fiery, magma-filled peaks spewing lava and billowing clouds of ash. Yet beyond our own planet, volcanoes come in many shapes and sizes, not all of which are hot. Understanding their mysterious ways could provide key clues in the hunt for alien life.
Fire and Ice, by science communicator and writer Natalie Starkey, delves into…
![Small dome in the Compton-Belkovich region (61.33 ?N, 99.68 ?E). Evidence indicates a volcanic origin for this and other intriguing features in the region. Incidence angle is 64?, Sun is from the SSW, image is ~510 m across. NAC image number M139238146L [NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University].](https://images.newscientistbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/07172644/SEI_163208069.jpg)
