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Study Reveals Hidden Magma Chambers in Cascade Volcanoes

1/29/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Cornell University uncovers that all six volcanoes in the Cascade Range, even the dormant ones, harbor substantial, enduring magma chambers. This revelation overturns the long-held notion that magma bodies diminish over time. The research emphasizes the need for enhanced volcanic monitoring, as eruptions leave chambers partially filled, enabling a slow but steady replenishment.

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A groundbreaking study from Cornell University uncovers that all six volcanoes in the Cascade Range, even the dormant ones, harbor substantial, enduring magma chambers. This revelation overturns the long-held notion that magma bodies diminish over time. The research emphasizes the need for enhanced volcanic monitoring, as eruptions leave chambers partially filled, enabling a slow but steady replenishment.