Cracked heels are more than just a cosmetic concern – they're a widespread issue that affects millions of people, causing ...

Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii.

A.C. Haigler’s Pumice and Pumicite Co. worked the site during the mid-1950s, later selling 200 acres to the Gila Valley Block Co., a subsidiary of the Catalina General Corp.

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When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, fiery avalanches of ash and pumice assaulted Pompeii, ... “No lava reached Pompeii, and the gas was predominantly vaporized water and, ...

Snapshots, reader-submitted photos of community events, are published Monday. They may include service projects, guest speakers at club meetings, awards being presented or kids doing school projects.

A pumice stone is a type of volcanic rock that forms when lava suddenly cools during an eruption. It’s porous and light and has a spongelike appearance. Many industries use pumice as an abrasive ...

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 ...

The lightweight and abrasive result of quickly cooling lava, pumice stones are the workhorse of the household. They’re versatile and low-cost, able to be used as everything from a sweater comb ...