Scientists follow magma from Earth's belly to base of Mt. Rainier
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 21:00
in Earth & Climate
The lava that spews from the fiery rims of volcanoes originates deep in Earth’s crust, often more than 50 miles below our feet. Although scientists have a general idea where this magma comes from, it’s nearly impossible to see exactly what’s happening so far beneath the surface.
