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"Superheated magma could fuel towering lava fountains" — Science Daily (all) · Science & Medicine
This reports on a new scientific study that identifies a heat-driven process inside magma that can lead to more explosive volcanic eruptions with taller . The research suggests that when magma becomes superheated—heated to temperatures above its normal melting point—it becomes less viscous and can trap more gas, driving powerful jets of molten rock. The findings help explain why some volcanoes produce spectacular fountains while others ooze lava quietly.
The claim is based on a peer-reviewed study, with the Science Daily article serving as a direct press release from the researchers. As a primary source summary, it accurately reflects the paper's conclusions, though the underlying mechanisms are still being studied.
This article was published on November 13, 2026, and reports on newly published research; while earlier studies on
We covered a similar finding on August 2, 2026, when researchers reported that superheated magma may power towering lava fountains, based on earlier studies.