Oscillating 'plug' of magma causes tremors that forecast volcanic eruptions
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 15:30
in Earth & Climate
Geophysicists are offering a new explanation for seismic tremors accompanying volcanic eruptions that could advance forecasting of explosive eruptions such as recent events at Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, Chaiten Volcano in Chile, and Mount St. Helens in Washington State.