Pure Science Specials - Ring Of Fire
Volcanic activity emissions have increased 300% in the Ring of Fire
Mega-Eruptions Drove the Mother of Mass Extinctions (Science AAAS article)
After 20 years of trying, researchers have finally convicted massive volcanic eruptions in Siberia as the culprit in the greatest of all mass extinctions, one that destroyed 90% of marine species on the planet.
A rare close-up look at the world’s most active volcanoes
Over the past 500 years, Iceland’s 30 volcanoes have released one-third of all the lava on Earth. Scott Pelley got a rare look at one of the world’s most active volcanoes for “60 Minutes.” (Alaska Mount Cleveland)
Volcanoes: Nature's ticking time bombs - 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley speaks to volcanologists about three volcanoes around the world for an upcoming 60 Minutes report (Yellowstone)