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At Last We Have a Technology That Can Stop Volcanoes

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It may look bulky, and it may block out the light sometimes, but the magma accumulators saved our civilization. Plus, they turned every eruption into a source of energy to power our factories. That’s what finally defeated the anti-geoengineering lobby and ushered in the modern age.

This incredible illustration is by Juan Carlos Barquet, a concept artist in Mexico City. You can see more of his work on his website.

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