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Scientists Discover Massive Magma Reservoir Beneath Tuscany

4/16/2026

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Scientists identify a magma reservoir beneath Tuscany, Italy, estimated at more than 5,000 cubic kilometers.
The reservoir lies 8–15 kilometers underground in a region with sparse volcanic activity.
The magma's high viscosity may prevent eruptions, promoting the accumulation of supercritical fluids.
The fluids could exceed 500 °C, informing geothermal potential and the behavior of long-dormant volcanic systems.

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Scientists identify a magma reservoir beneath Tuscany, Italy, estimated at more than 5,000 cubic kilometers.
The reservoir lies 8–15 kilometers underground in a region with sparse volcanic activity.
The magma's high viscosity may prevent eruptions, promoting the accumulation of supercritical fluids.
The fluids could exceed 500 °C, informing geothermal potential and the behavior of long-dormant volcanic systems.