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Scientists get clearest view yet of a spreading seafloor

VolcanoLow Scientific American · Jul 8, 2026

Scientists get clearest view yet of a spreading seafloor

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Scientific American

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This rare volcanic eruption provides unprecedented insight into seafloor spreading processes.

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Severity10%

Urgency20%

Importance70%

Sentiment: neutral#science#climate

Affected areas

Indian Ocean

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