All articles tagged with #magma movement
Scientists have developed a new method using the b value, which analyzes earthquake patterns, to better predict eruptions of Mount Etna by tracking magma movement within the volcano's crust, potentially improving eruption forecasts.
Researchers found that recent earthquakes in Santorini were caused by sideways magma movement deep in the crust, offset from traditional volcanic centers, challenging previous assumptions and highlighting the complex nature of volcanic unrest.
Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are using ocean noise velocity as a tool to monitor volcanic activity at Kīlauea volcano. Changes in the velocity of ocean noise signals can indicate the opening and closing of fracture systems caused by magma movement beneath the surface. By analyzing these velocity changes, scientists can gain insights into the behavior of the volcano and potentially forecast volcanic activity. This technique is being developed for real-time monitoring at Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.