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Hidden magma cap discovered at Yellowstone National Park

Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a massive eruption.

The Washington Post · 3d

Scientists made ‘tiny earthquakes’ to find where Yellowstone’s magma begins

the rock starts to get gooey — a reservoir of solid crystals with a mixture of lava melt and bubbles that form as the magma releases gases. New magma comes in from the bottom of the system.

LBC · 10h

Scientists discover 'breathing' magma cap under Yelllowstone - that stops the supervolcano from erupting

A "breathing" cap of magma has been discovered by scientists just 4km under Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park is known to sit on a huge lake of active magma, which causes steaming geysers, hot springs and boiling mud pots.

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Crystals hold a secret history of volcanoes—and clues about future eruptions

As the magma rises it also cools down, producing tiny crystals that can be brought to the surface during eruptions. When the magma reaches the surface, it can flow—generating lavas—or explode ...

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what causes magma chambers to become more silica-rich?

Which process may result in a magma becoming more enriched in silica content? Silica is also richer in magmas formed by fractional crystallization If the magma is mafic-which is likely-silica ...

Earth.com6d

New volcanic clues hint at ancient life on Mars

Scientists found complex volcanic rocks in Jezero Crater, hinting at ancient Mars life and geological history potential.

People3d

Giant ‘Magma Cap’ Discovered Under Yellowstone National Park Likely Plays Critical Role in Preventing Huge Volcanic Eruption

Magazine, MyLondon, GRM Daily, and more. Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Scientists discovered a magma cap under the surface of Yellowstone National Park The cap acts as a lid ...

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a mafic magma can become more felsic (more silica-rich) by which of the following processes:?

How is felsic magma created? Some papers suggest that felsic magmas are produced by fractional crystallization and crustal assimilation8, partial melting of crusts 9, 10, and partial melting of ...

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