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Chinese volcano thought extinct may be 'recharging' to eruption


The Wieshan volcano, which sits in northeast China, was considered extinct – until now. Scientists believe the volcano that last erupted over 500,000 years ago may be 'recharging' after discovering two huge magma chambers beneath the surface. The team captured a 3D image under Wieshan, allowing them to see chambers in the upper and middle crust filled with magma. Scroll down for videoThe Wieshan volcano, which sits in northeast China, was considered extinct – until now. The team noted that seismic activity had increased at Changbai from 2002 to 2005, suggesting 'magmatic activity beneath the volcano was increased'.


Source: Daily Mail June 18, 2020 21:32 UTC



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