Floods, fires and volcanoes

Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system

ScienceDaily28 October 2026, 12:00 UTCIran

Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the disappearance of an ancient ocean and the powerful geological forces that reshaped the Middle East.

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