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Hotter Than Death Valley | Weird Places
With acidic puddles, lava lakes, and one of the most important early hominid discoveries, the Danakil Depression is home to all of the extremes.
SciShow
Why Can’t Scientists Predict the Kilauea Eruption?
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano suddenly erupted last week. It's happened before, so why are eruptions so hard for scientists to predict?
SciShow
Fire Fountains on the Moon
This week on SciShow Space News, researchers have figured out which gas drives fire fountain eruptions on the Moon. And you can send a message or your name to the Moon or Mars!
PBS
Did Raptorex Really Exist?
Paleontologists have been studying and drawing totally different conclusions about the fossil LH PV18 for almost a decade. Is it just one of many specimens of a theropod called Tarbosaurus bataar or is it an entirely different theropod...
SciShow
The Hardcore Crickets That Only Live on Bare Lava
Some animals live in pretty extreme places, but the lava cricket might be the most hardcore of them all. These crickets have only been observed right after volcanic eruptions, and scientists have questions, like “How does a flightless...
SciShow
On This Planet, the Floor Is Actually Lava | SciShow News
We have new insights into the bizarre nature of lava planets, and the icy moon Europa may yet reveal some of her salty secrets.
Crash Course
Fire and Buffalo Goddesses: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're continuing our talk about the characteristics of Goddesses, and we're going to look in depth at two stories from parts of the world we haven't visited much in this series so far. From Hawaii, we're going to hear a story...
Curated Video
Venus
Venus is a gorgeous naked-eye planet, hanging like a diamond in the twilight -- but it’s beauty is best looked at from afar. Even though Mercury is closer to the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, due to a runaway...
SciShow
The History Hidden in Martian Dunes
The Red Planet was once more like Earth, with a thicker atmosphere and liquid water. Now, scientists are looking for clues to its past in the planet’s ancient fossil dunes, barchan dunes, and ghost dunes.
SciShow
Weird Places: The Lava Lake in Antarctica
What could be cooler than a permanent lava lake surrounded by snow!?
SciShow
How Tall Can Mountains Get?
The Himalayas are well known for containing the highest elevations on Earth, but can they get higher or is there something putting a stop to their lofty pursuits?
SciShow
The Siberian Traps: A 250 Million Year Old Crime Scene
The event that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago might be the most famous mass extinction ever, but it's not the only one in Earth’s history, nor is it the worst... not by a long shot.
SciShow
That Time North America Tried to Tear Itself Apart
Looking at a map, you would never know that North America once almost ripped itself in half. But 1.1 billion years ago, it tried to - and had it succeeded, there would now be an ocean where Lake Superior is!
SciShow
Why Don't We Throw Trash in Volcanoes?
We have a garbage problem. Wouldn't it make sense to throw that trash into the nearest volcano?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes volcanoes erupt? | Steven Anderson
In February of 1942, Mexican farmer Dionisio Pulido thought he heard thunder coming from his cornfield. However, the sound wasn't coming from the sky. The source was a large, smoking crack emitting gas and ejecting rocks, and would come...
Crash Course
The Moon
Join Phil for a tour of our capital-M Moon, from surface features, inside to the core, and back in time to theories about its formation.
Crash Course
What Are Volcanoes? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to take a closer look at these beautiful but dangerous landforms as we explore the different types of volcanoes and trace the patterns of volcanic activity around the world. From the explosive power of a stratovolcano...
SciShow
Weird Places Göreme National Park
There are a lot of weird places on Earth and our new series will explore some of the weirdest. Today Hank takes us to Göreme National Park in Turkey so we can learn about this region's fascinating geological history and about the people...
SciShow Kids
Be a Rock Detective!
Did you know that of all of the rocks in the world, there are only 3 main kinds? What are they? And how can you tell them apart? Jessi and Squeaks show you how you can become a rock detective!
Curated Video
China Uses Robots To Simulate Moon Cave Exploration In Lava Tubes On Earth
New ReviewA moon exploration simulation with robots was conducted in a Jingbo Lake volcanic lava cave in China. Research indicates that there are considerable lava pipe systems distributed beneath the surfaces of the Moon and Mars,” according to...
Curated Video
Minecraft Tutorial: How to Make Infinite Water in Minecraft
Howcast - Learn how to make Minecraft Infinite Water with this gameplay tutorial.
Curated Video
Minecraft Tutorial: How to Make a Bucket in Minecraft
Howcast - Learn how to make a Minecraft bucket with this gameplay tutorial.
Curated Video
Minecraft Tutorial: How to Make a Nether Portal
Howcast - Learn how to make a Minecraft nether portal with this gameplay tutorial. Learn the portal recipe, and how a obsidian portal works in Minecraft.
Curated Video
How To Make a Simple Lava Lamp At Home
Howcast - Lava lamps are as easy to make as they are fun to look at.