Graham Elwell

Scientists in Iceland are drilling 2 kilometers deep into the molten heart of a volcano. Iceland’s Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT) is set to embark on a historic mission — drilling directly into a magma chamber . Building on a serendipitous 2009 accident where drillers unexpectedly struck molten rock at 2,100 meters, this international collaboration aims to peer into the heart of a volcano. By placing sensors directly in the 1,000°C fluid, researchers hope to move beyond surface-level observations and finally master the science of volcanic forecasting, potentially saving lives by predicting eruptions with unprecedented accuracy. Beyond scientific discovery, the project represents a massive leap for renewable energy. Using specialized heat-resistant alloys to withstand extreme pressures and corrosive gases, the KMT aims to harness "supercritical" steam from the magma's edge. This process could produce up to ten times more electricity than traditional geothermal wells, providing a near-limitless supply of high-density clean power. While the engineering challenges of operating at 900°C are immense, the reward is a dual revolution: a deeper understanding of our planet’s subterranean forces and a new frontier for global energy security. source: BBC News. (2024). Iceland to drill into magma to create world-first observatory. British Broadcasting Corporation.

Replacing Luxon won’t make a difference btw

Can you name one thing Scotland gave to the world.

Argentina’s Vice President sparks outrage by telling Falkland Islanders ‘if you feel English go back to Britain’ Victoria Villarruel declared the Kelpers are “English people who live in Argentine territory” and are “not part of the discussion” over the islands’ sovereignty. She posted “Today more than ever the Malvinas are Argentine” and insisted the dispute is strictly between Argentina and the United Kingdom. In a direct reply to a social media user she added “If they feel English they should go back to the thousands of miles away where their country is.” President Javier Milei backed the claim writing “The Malvinas were are and will always be Argentine.” Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hit back saying “The Falkland Islands are British. Sovereignty rests with the UK and self-determination rests with the islanders.”