"Accidental Discovery: Mystery Magma Reservoir Uncovered in Volcanoless Alaska"
Scientists studying seismic activity in the Denali volcanic gap region of Alaska accidentally discovered evidence of a magma reservoir about 7 miles beneath the surface, challenging the belief that the area is volcanoless. The discovery was made by analyzing seismic data collected after a 2018 earthquake, revealing a "seismic-velocity anomaly" indicating the presence of slow-moving, molten magma. Further research is needed to confirm the presence of magma, but the rugged terrain of inland Alaska presents challenges for installing seismic monitoring instruments directly above the mystery spot.