
Using the crustal flow model, scientists now have a better understanding of why volcanoes such as Mauna Loa erupt. Photo: George Rose
Using the crustal flow model, scientists now have a better understanding of why volcanoes such as Mauna Loa erupt. Photo: George Rose
Why super volcanoes are millions of years in the making
Gigantic super eruptions are so rare because of the extraordinary length of time they take to build up