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The California Volcano Observatory Magma Dynamics Lab in Menlo Park.

Detailed Description

Magma dynamics experiments seek to recreate the pressure and temperature at depths far beneath a volcano, in order to determine how the magma forms, evolves, and ascends prior to eruption.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.


Tom Sisson, USGS