Gizmodo.com August 31, 2026 • 20:40

Scientists Discover a Hidden Supervolcano Buried Beneath England - Gizmodo

By Ellyn Lapointe

Scientists Discover a Hidden Supervolcano Buried Beneath England - Gizmodo

Scientists have long wondered where the Kinnekulle tephra came from. It now appears this ancient giant was the source.

The phrase “hidden supervolcano” sounds a bit like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Supervolcanoes are notoriously conspicuous, what with their enormous size and penchant for spewing massive amounts of lava,… [+2977 chars]

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