Bringing a novel approach to a classic problem, researchers have revealed how changes in ocean chemistry over the past 2 billion years have left an imprint on volcanic rocks formed in island arcs.

Santorini is a volcanic island on the Hellenic Volcano Arc, an area of intense seismic activity. The island's cliffs were formed by a massive eruption 3,500 years ago. However, experts say this ...

Successive eruptions have allowed the island to reach an area of 12.2 hectares ... This zone, where three tectonic plates meet, is known for its deep ocean trenches and intense volcanic arcs. The ...