Mount Paektu: the geological mystery on the China-North Korea border Matthew Morris investigates the mystery magma behind Mount Paektu
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ount Paektu, also known as Mount Changbai, is a stratovolcano located directly on the border between China and North Korea. The volcano has immense cultural significance to the Korean people; it is mentioned in both the North and South Korean national anthems. However, its geological setting has been a mystery to scientists for decades. Many of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes are concentrated along the infamous ‘ring of fire’– a
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