If you've ever held or beheld a diamond, there's a good chance it came from a kimberlite. Over 70% of the world's diamonds are mined from these unique volcanic structures. Yet despite decades of study ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Over 70 percent of the world’s diamonds are mined from kimberlite ...

Diamonds hitch a ride to the surface through explosive kimberlite eruptions, powered by volatile-rich magmas. New simulations show that carbon dioxide and water are the secret ingredients that make ...

Diamonds may be symbols of beauty and strength, but their journey to the surface is nothing short of violent. More than 70% of the world’s diamonds are mined from kimberlites — rare volcanic pipes ...