Revealing the Surprising Eruption Patterns of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa Volcanoes

Scientists have discovered that volcanoes within Earth's tectonic plates erupt due to carbon dioxide (CO2) rather than water, as previously believed. The magma originates from depths of 12 to 19 miles in the mantle, rather than the outer crust. This finding challenges the existing understanding of volcanic eruptions and could help improve future eruption planning and hazard mitigation.