reservoir

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Scientists have discovered that the magma reservoir tied to the largest volcanic eruption of the Holocene is filling again.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"This means that the magma that is now present in the magma reservoir under the lava dome is likely newly injected magma," summarizes Seama.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

But when snowmelt arrives early, the agency can’t catch it once the reservoir reaches a certain level — even when no storms are in the immediate forecast.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

It’s a sharp departure from the near-average conditions of last year, and presents both a challenge and a glimpse of the future for reservoir operators in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

He feared that with Lawrence gone, the staff of the Rad Lab and the Physics Department would drain away like a reservoir behind a breached dam.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik