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

Thermal history of magma may help scientists hone in on volcanic eruption forecasts 06/21/2017 02:21 PM EDT 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 This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111