Crystals help volcanoes cope with pressure

Crystals help volcanoes cope with pressure 07/19/2017 02:42 PM EDT University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers have discovered that volcanoes have a unique way of dealing with pressure--through crystals. According to a new study published in the Journal of Geology, if enough crystals can develop in rising magma, then a network of microscopic crystals can lessen the internal pressure of rising magma and reduce the explosiveness of eruptions. Full story at https://news.uaf.edu/crystals-help-volcanoes-cope-with-pressure/ Source University of Alaska Fairbanks 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