Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Thermal history of magma may help scientists hone in on volcanic eruption forecasts

06/21/2017 02:21 PM EDT

image of a volcano

A new study analyzed crystals of the mineral zircon--zirconium silicate--in magma from an eruption in the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand about 700 years ago to determine the magma's history. This may begin to help scientists recognize when a volcano is heading toward an eruptive phase.


Full story at http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/jun/analyzing-magma-temperatures-may-help-get-closer-forecasting-volcanic-eruptions

Source
Oregon State University


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