Several large shafts/chimneys around Tinguatòn formed from erupting geysers in 1824. The volcanic activity heated up groundwater, flashing it to steam, and causing it to erupt up through cracks in the ground.
Historical eye-witnesses have reported that the geysers reached 30 meters high!
The main focus of the third session of Pangaea is volcanism. Lessons on the first day emphasized types of lavas and volcanoes found across Earth, Mars and the Moon.
ESA’s Pangaea training course prepares astronauts and space engineers to identify planetary geological features for future missions to the Moon, Mars and asteroids.
Leading European planetary geologists share their insights into the geology of the Solar System.
Through Pangaea, Europe is developing operational concepts for surface missions where astronauts and robots work together, among themselves and with scientists and engineers on Earth, using the best field geology and planetary observation techniques.
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Credits: ESA–A. Romeo
