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Anaheim, Calif., USA: For over a century, the concept of a shallow magma chamber—a large magma-filled cavity just ~5 km under the base of a volcano—has been the foundation for igneous petrology and ...
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Scientists make ‘tiny earthquakes’ to find how close magma is to the surface in Yellowstone
The following is taken from Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles, a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This was written by Brandon Schmandt, ...
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How recently discovered giant magma 'cap' helps prevent eruption at Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH SPRINGS, Wyo. – Scientists found that a "cap" of bubbles and magma stands between the magma reservoir underneath Yellowstone National Park and a volcanic eruption. In a recent article ...
Scientists in Iceland want to drill straight into an underground magma chamber. The project could offer clues about how volcanoes work, as well as create geothermal energy. The biggest hurdles are ...
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