Scale of volcanic eruptions appears to hinge on first 10 seconds of bubble growth in magma
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 13:31
in Earth & Climate
New research suggests the difference between a small or large volcanic eruption depends on the first 10 seconds of bubble growth in molten rocks. The findings point to a need to develop volcanic monitoring systems that can measure rapid changes in gas flux and composition during those brief, crucial moments.