Open AccessFaster Lava Flows, Explosive Eruptions Begin at Kīlauea
Author(s) -
Ilima Loomis
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
eos
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2018eo099655
Subject(s) - lava , geology , explosive material , explosive eruption , volcano , petrology , seismology , magma , history , archaeology
Scientists say the dramatic increase in flows is likely due to the arrival of younger, hotter magma in the system.