News Headline

Hidden weaknesses within volcanoes may cause their collapse

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2022-02-25

Lava domes form at the top of many volcanoes when viscous lava erupts. When they become unstable, they can collapse and cause a hazard. An international team of researchers has analyzed summit dome instabilities at the Merapi Volcano, Indonesia.

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https://phys.org/news/2022-02-hidden-weaknesses-volcanoes-collapse.html