How 'burps' help forecast volcanic eruptions
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 17:00
in Earth & Climate
By Becky OskinLiveScienceIt's rarely good news when a volcano has indigestion. Volcanic gas "burping" from a fiery peak signals magma moving down below — a warning sign of a possible eruption.If scientists can reach hazardous volcanoes — such as at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano — on foot or by helicopter, they collect samples to track the volcanoes’ gas emissions. Now, a new study of Kilauea's 2008 sum...