Traditional beliefs about volcanoes Volcano
many ancient accounts ascribe volcanic eruptions supernatural causes, such actions of gods or demigods. ancient greeks, volcanoes capricious power explained acts of gods, while 16th/17th-century german astronomer johannes kepler believed ducts earth s tears. 1 idea counter proposed jesuit athanasius kircher (1602–1680), witnessed eruptions of mount etna , stromboli, visited crater of vesuvius , published view of earth central fire connected numerous others caused burning of sulfur, bitumen , coal.
various explanations proposed volcano behavior before modern understanding of earth s mantle structure semisolid material developed. decades after awareness compression , radioactive materials may heat sources, contributions discounted. volcanic action attributed chemical reactions , thin layer of molten rock near surface.
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