Scientists Find Way To Predict Volcano Eruptions

Volcanoes have long been a great source of mystique for scientists. In particular, figuring out how to detect an imminent eruption sooner to avoid deadly outcomes, such as the New Zealand eruption in 2019, is a top priority. Now, volcanologists say they have discovered a way to predict eruptions by looking at decades-old lava crystals.

A new study of dried-up lava reveals that crystal formations can tell scientists about magma flows underground and give hints about when they might next blow. The astounding discovery at Kilauea Iki, a pit crater next to the main summit caldera of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, came after examining deposits of olivine, a green mineral brought up from beneath the earth’s surface, during eruptions.

With this new knowledge, and computer simulations, the team now think they can predict future eruptions based on flow patterns and even uncover information about volcanic activity from the past.

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