Major volcanic eruptions might be driven by gas dissolving back into magma

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Mar 27, 2026, 12:40 pm95 ptsTrending
Understanding what triggers large volcanic eruptions is crucial for hazard assessment, but the exact mechanism driving these eruptions is still poorly understood. The prevailing theory is that volatile exsolution—gas coming out of magma—is a main driver of eruptions, particularly in volcanoes rich in…

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