Study finds 'frictional heat' as a new trigger for explosive volcanic eruptions
Monday, January 4, 2016 - 14:20
in Earth & Climate
Temperature may be more important than pressure in generating gas bubbles which trigger explosive volcanic eruptions, a new study into magma ascent has found. The study, which combined field observation, interpretation of monitored data and controlled laboratory experimentations, provides a strong argument for the integration of temperature as a key control in volcanic eruptions models.