https://www.discovermagazine.com/rss/allDiscover satisfies everyday curiosity with relevant and approachable science news, feature articles, photos and more.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:21:49 GMThttps://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlDiscover Magazine RSS Feed GeneratorenCopyright © 2026 Discover Magazine Inc.https://www.discovermagazine.com/devastating-volcanic-eruption-engulfed-part-of-chile-21-9-million-years-ago-burying-evidence-of-andes-uplift-49665https://www.discovermagazine.com/devastating-volcanic-eruption-engulfed-part-of-chile-21-9-million-years-ago-burying-evidence-of-andes-uplift-49665Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMTLearn how an ancient volcanic eruption in Chile buried a vast landscape, concealing clues on the rise of the Andes Mountains.Planet 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