Unveiling the Secrets of Long Valley Caldera: A Journey 10 Kilometers Below
Explore the Long Valley Caldera in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains of California, where researchers from the California Institute of Technology have ventured more than 10 kilometers below the Earth's surface to capture detailed images of geological features. Learn about the signs of unrest and the significance of this geological marvel.
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