Is It Erupting Soon? Scientists Solve Mystery of Rumbling “Zombie” Volcano

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Ancient Volcano CraterResearchers used seismic tomography to reveal that fluid buildup, not magma, is driving Uturuncu’s deformation, indicating low eruption risk. Scientists from China, the UK, and the USA have worked together to study the inner workings of Bolivia’s “zombie” volcano, Uturuncu. By combining seismology, physics-based models, and rock composition analysis, the researchers identified the causes behind [...]
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