Science & Technology
May 27, 2012 ·
5 comments
Image Credit: Oliver Spalt
"Elements move between one zone and another to maintain equilibrium," said Saunders, "and we know how fast elements move in different crystals, so we can work out how long it took them to reach equilibrium."
Source: Popular Mechanics | Comments (5)
Can a volcano's past predict its future ?
By T.K. RandallMay 27, 2012 ·
5 comments
Image Credit: Oliver Spalt
New research in to the history of a volcano could one day allow scientists to predict future eruptions.
University of Bristol's Kate Saunders and her team are focusing their efforts on Mount St. Helens, examining orthopyroxene crystal samples collected between 1980 and 1986 when the volcano last erupted. Different layers or "zones" within the crystals grow in concentric circles like tree rings, offering clues as to the time it took for each ring to form."Elements move between one zone and another to maintain equilibrium," said Saunders, "and we know how fast elements move in different crystals, so we can work out how long it took them to reach equilibrium."
No one can forecast exactly when the next big volcanic eruption is going to happen. But research examining a volcano’s history might someday help scientists predict when the next one could blow its top.
Source: Popular Mechanics | Comments (5)
Recent stories:
The Unexplained Mysteries
Book of Weird News
AVAILABLE NOW
Take a walk on the weird side with this compilation of some of the weirdest stories ever to grace the pages of a newspaper.
Click here to learn more
Support us on Patreon
BONUS CONTENTFor less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can gain access to a wide range of exclusive perks including our popular 'Lost Ghost Stories' series.
Click here to learn more
United States and the Americas
UK and Europe
Earth, Disasters and the Environment
Space: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Total Posts: 7,604,480 Topics: 316,290 Members: 201,819
Not a member yet ? Click here to join - registration is free and only takes a moment!
Not a member yet ? Click here to join - registration is free and only takes a moment!
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
1 month
This week
This month
All time
 |
1. | Paranormal |
|
2. | Unidentified Flying Object |
|
3. | Spirit Photography (Classic) |
| - | 4. | Area 51 |
|
5. | Orb |
|
6. | Loch Ness Monster |
 |
7. | Electronic Voice Phenomenon |
|
8. | Bigfoot |
|
9. | Pareidolia |
|
10. | Storm Area 51 |
Top | Home | Forum
News | Columns | Encyclopedia
UM 11.2 Unexplained-Mysteries.com (c) 2001-2024
Terms | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Contact
News | Columns | Encyclopedia
UM 11.2 Unexplained-Mysteries.com (c) 2001-2024
Terms | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Contact
Please Login or Register to post a comment.