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magma

[mag-muh] / ˈmæg mə /
NOUN
lava
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At the same time, it may also have allowed gases and fluids to escape sideways, reducing pressure within the magma and preventing it from erupting.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The enormous intrusion unfolded within just a few days and involved enough magma to fill roughly 32,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The magma traveled upward through one of São Jorge Island's major fault systems known as the Pico do Carvão Fault Zone.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The findings suggest that large magma intrusions can happen rapidly and with limited warning signs.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“When that much rock goes, the pressure drop on magma below would be huge … That could trigger eruption.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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