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Magma superheating drives Tajogaite eruptions

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Latest: Tajogaite Volcano Study Reveals Superheated Magma Mechanics

Initial laboratory work by the University of Manchester showed that elevated magma temperatures can suppress crystal nucleation for many hours, keeping magma fluid and retaining gas, which fosters explosive behavior. Fie