When you think of a volcanic eruption, you probably imagine a glowing red parade of thick lava marching down the slopes of a fiery mountain. Yet that’s not the case at Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only volcano on Earth that spews black, watery lava that behaves in ways that scientists still don’t fully understand.Located in Tanzania, Ol Doinyo Lengai stands 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) tall and forms part of the East African Rift, where tectonic activity has been ongoing for the past 25 million years. It’s also the only volcano on the planet that erupts carbonate lava, giving it a runny consistency, dark color and incredibly low melting point.Most volcanoes erupt with silicate lava, meaning they are rich in silica. As a consequence, the magma within these behemoths tends to be thick and gloopy, with a melting temperature of more than 900 degrees Celsius. (1,652 Fahrenheit).Because of the viscosity of this magma, gas can’t easily escape from deep within a volcano, so when bubbles do form the eruption tends to be explosive and spectacular. Yet Ol Doinyo Lengai’s carbonate lava contains very low amounts of silica, making it far thinner and easier for gas bubbles to pass through.Theoretically, then, explosive eruptions shouldn’t occur with such magma - which melts at a measly 540 degrees Celsius (1,004 degrees Fahrenheit). Rather than blowing its top, therefore,  Ol Doinyo Lengai tends to spew its sloppy black contents like a cooking pot that has been left on too high a heat and allowed to overflow with bubbling water.Yet in September 2007, the volcano erupted with such force that it blasted itself a brand new 300-meter-wide (985 feet) crater. This remarkable explosion continued all the way into 2008, at which point the volcano resumed its gentler, effusive eruptions. In the years that followed, research began to suggest that the newly formed crater may even be sinking, and a study published last month has now confirmed that to be the case. Using satellite imagery to document changes in topography around the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the study authors revealed that an area of ground measuring roughly 0.5 kilometers (0.31 miles) in diameter sank by 3.6 centimeters (1.4 inches) a year between 2013 and 2023. According to the researchers, this striking descent may be caused by “a shallow deflating magma reservoir, less than one kilometer deep below the summit.”Highlighting the significance of this finding, they go on to explain that summit deformation processes at active volcanoes can lead to “catastrophic collapse”, which is why it’s so important to keep an eye on the strange goings-on in and around Ol Doinyo Lengai.The study has been published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

The gnarly solar weather that brought spectacular aurorae to the US and Canada earlier this week looks set to continue, with a coronal mass ejection (CME) expected to hit Earth at some point today (August 3rd). In anticipation of the event, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) has issued a moderate geomagnetic storm warning, stating that the Northern Lights could become visible as far south as New York.A CME is a large wave of plasma and magnetic fields thrown out by the sun. When these electrically charged particles collide with the Earth’s magnetosphere, they have the potential to trigger geomagnetic storms, sometimes producing aurorae.The CME currently hurtling towards us was associated with a potent M8-class solar flare that erupted from the sun on August 1st. According to the NOAA, the plasma wave is expected to arrive “between midday to late” (UTC) today, which means the night skies could dance with color as the geomagnetic storm rages through to the early morning.“The aurora may become visible over some northern and upper Midwest states from New York to Idaho,” says the NOAA. Earlier this week, a minor G1 geomagnetic storm associated with a pair of CMEs produced bright aurorae over large areas of the northern hemisphere. With the upcoming storm predicted to reach G2, then, tonight’s spectacle could be even more jaw-dropping.Back in May, stargazers were treated to some of the brightest and most widespread aurorae for several years as a G5 geomagnetic storm - the highest possible rating - slammed into Earth. It’s unlikely that the current CME will trigger such a dramatic event, although with the solar maximum approaching, the storms and flares are expected to continue.Denoting the peak of the sun’s 11-year activity cycle, the solar maximum is associated with an increase in sunspots. These are areas on the surface of the sun where the magnetic field is particularly strong, and from which flares and CMEs tend to arise.

John Ladd, an Arizona cattle rancher with 16,000 acres near the southern border, recently told the New York Post that he is frustrated with the Biden-Harris administration for the unprecedented immigration crisis.Ladd claimed that his ranch in Cochise County has become a hotspot for illegal immigration. He noted that, once again, the federal government has opened up the floodgates along the border for the three-month monsoon season, which results in an uptick in unlawful crossings.'Even if it’s not raining anywhere near us.'The Post reported last year about the administration’s seasonal opening of the 114 gates along the Arizona border wall. The massive gates are welded open to prevent them from being shut. Additionally, overwhelmed Customs and Border Protection resources prevent officers from being consistently stationed at the 12-foot doors to prevent and deter illegal crossings. The report noted that human traffickers exploit the opportunity to send thousands of illegal immigrants into the U.S.In addition to the monsoon season, another reason the gates have been ordered opened is to allow for the migration of an endangered antelope species, officials told the Post last year. Ladd said, “They’re drawing people to a certain area. It’s deliberate, there’s no other way to look at it.”“It’s silly. There’s certainly a better idea than this,” Ladd continued. “If you gotta do it, shut them, you open them up for a flood and then shut them. Or have an agent here, but they can’t — they don’t have enough manpower to do that.”“The biggest thing ... is we don’t have asylum seekers. The people we got don’t want to give up. And then we’ve got the load vehicles that pick them up and take them wherever they’re gonna go,” Ladd stated. “The majority of them are military-aged men. They’re from all over.”Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance spoke with Ladd during his visit to the southern border on Thursday. Ladd noted that he was “impressed” Vance requested his advice on addressing the ongoing crisis, adding that “nobody from the Biden administration has been here.”A Border Patrol source told the Post, “It’s frustrating beyond belief that the floodgates on the line are open. It’s an open door right into the US.”“What’s the point of a wall if they are just gonna have holes in it a few months of the year? They say it’s for monsoon season we gotta leave ’em open — even if it’s not raining anywhere near us,” the source added. “We get yelled at if we close the gates. It’s an open invitation to smugglers. I’ve seen trucks drive through the open gates. I’ve seen 50-plus bodies rush us. It’s a free-for-all.”Ladd expressed his concerns to the Post about a potential Kamala Harris presidency, stating, “She’s not capable of running this country, and if she does it’ll be worse than Biden.”Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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Florida State University released a promotional film titled Toward A Greater University in 1964 and it featured a young man who would become an iconic singer-songwriter and poet years later. The boy in question played the role of a university applicant who did not get accepted into FSU. A year after featuring in Toward a Greater University, James Douglas Morrison, also known as Jim Morrison, gained popularity as the lead vocalist of The Doors band at 20. He is arguably one of the biggest influences in rock history, inspiring pop culture even after his passing in 1971. Jim Morrison’s successful career after attending Florida State University Instagram Jim, who was also known as The American Poet Jimbo or Mr Mojo Risin’, founded The Doors with keyboardist Ray Manzarek. Two years in, they released a US number-one hit single, “Light My Fire,” from their debut album. Jim had a unique touch on their performances as they would go hand in hand with spoken word sessions. RELATED: The Doors’ Robby Krieger Says Jim Morrison Had A ‘Fascination With Death’ Before He Died Away from fame, Jim faced career pushback from his family, particularly his dad, who he had to avoid to thrive. Some years and several achievements later, he would win the approval of his father, Admiral Morrison. Jim did not have any children but was famously attached to Pamela Courson, who passed away a few years after him. Instagram Jim’s health and addiction struggles Jim was found dead in the bathtub of his apartment in Paris, France, at the age of 27. The cause of his death was ruled as congestive heart failure; however, a journalist friend of his, Sam Bernett, claimed foam and blood was oozing out of his mouth when he was found unconscious, indicating that he might have snorted heroin just before. Instagram Jim struggled with drug use, experimenting with other substances like the psychedelic LSD, mescaline, and amphetamines. He was also dependent on alcohol, which caused friction between him and his bandmates due to his health. Ironically, Jim’s creative delivery remained unaffected as he continued to produce high-performing albums and trailblazing music. Click for next Article The post This 1964 Short Film Of A Young, Clean-Cut Jim Morrison Is Much Different Than The Gruff Rock Star We All Know appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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