Drogheda Life·3 min read·medium

Ancient Carlingford volcano offers new clues to how active volcanoes develop

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Karen Kierans
Ancient Carlingford volcano offers new clues to how active volcanoes develop
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Scientists studying the fossilized remains of the Carlingford Mountain volcano have discovered that magma systems are more complex than the traditional 'liquid vat' model. By analyzing rock textures, researchers found that magma shifts between liquid and crystal-rich states over time.

Image: Jack Beckwith, Trinity College Dublin (researchers at work)

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