Analysis of the remains of pumice slabs propelled out of the mouths of ancient volcanoes some 3.46 billion years ago and preserved in Western Australia show these little rock islands would have ...

A “raft” of floating pumice rock the size of Manhattan is drifting towards Australia, bringing along with it new marine life that could help with the recovery of the Great Barrier Reef’s ...

The rocks — a raft of pumice estimated to be as large as 200 football fields — transformed the ocean into an opaque, undulating crust. Scientists say the raft resulted from an underwater ...

The resulting raft of pumice rock is the size of Manhattan and is floating toward Australia, NASA said. Days later, an Australian couple sailing to Vanatu on a catamaran encountered the raft.

Rocks will reach Australian coast in seven to 10 months where they may replenish damaged Great Barrier Reef ...

Floating volcanic pumice rocks blanket the shore line of an Argentine lake near the Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcano. (Image credit: J. Elser) Born from rock ...

Pumice, a lightweight volcanic rock filled with tiny gas bubbles, has recently been found washing up on Texas beaches. This natural phenomenon, while not common, occasionally occurs and piques the ...

Pumice stones pack a big punch when it comes to exfoliation and getting smooth skin, specifically feet."Thanks to their abrasive properties, these volcanic rocks (which are created when lava and ...

What is a pumice stone? According to Dr. Splichal, a pumice stone is an exfoliation tool commonly used for dry skin and calluses on the feet. “It is made of natural lava rock that is porous and ...

A “raft” of floating pumice rock the size of Manhattan is drifting towards Australia, bringing along with it new marine life that could help with the recovery of the Great Barrier Reef’s ...