magma chamber
Britishnoun
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Studies also suggest that a shallower, liquid-rich magma body, similar to the classic concept of a magma chamber, may form only briefly before an eruption occurs.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Indeed, the fact that there were so many hot spots spaced so closely together suggests that there is a vast underground magma chamber system.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2025
“We don’t believe that sticking a needle into a huge magma chamber is going to create an explosive effect,” he asserts.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2024
It’s not clear what causes these explosions, but scientists have long suspected that as the volcano’s subterranean magma chamber drained, groundwater encroached, flashing to steam with booming results.
From Science Magazine ● May 27, 2024
The geologists realized that only one thing could cause this–a restless magma chamber.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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