A dormant Illinois volcano has rare Earth metals. Scientists want to know why
Aug 1, 2023
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The Hicks Dome volcano sits dormant in southern Illinois. While there’s no chance it will erupt anytime soon, geologist Daniel Hummer says researchers are interested in the site because it’s concentrated with rare Earth minerals and radioactive materials.
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