Researchers identified that carbon dioxide and water trigger distinct explosive pathways in volcanic systems, using Mount Etna's historic eruptions as case studies. The findings advance understanding of volcano behavior and may improve eruption prediction models.
Phys.Org · Saturday, 6 June 2026
The plumbing systems of volcanoes are vast and complex. But they aren't consistent, even in the same volcano. A Cornell-led collaboration found very different mechanisms behind two historic eruptions of Mount Etna in Italy. Understanding these dynamics—combin…
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