By observing the tree-ring-like growth records present in volcanic crystals, geologists are able to track volcanic activity and reconstruct the steps leading up to eruptions.
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Decoding volcanic ‘crystal balls’ can help scientists tell ahead of time when a volcano is going to erupt
One in ten people around the world live near an active volcano. Understanding the drivers of eruptions is crucial.
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Igneous Petrology/Volcanology, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Geology, Adelaide University
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Professor of Igneous Petrology, Università degli Studi di Perugia