Eruption Loading: New Volcano Warning System Hears the Earth Before It Blows

Oxford researchers found that changes in shear-wave splitting can predict volcanic eruptions and their severity. The signal shifted noticeably before a major eruption at Ontake Volcano, offering a promising early warning tool. A new study led by Professor Mike Kendall from the Department of Earth Sciences has explored a novel monitoring method for providing early […]

May 17, 2025
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Aerial view of Ontake Volcano, Honshū Island, JapanOxford researchers found that changes in shear-wave splitting can predict volcanic eruptions and their severity. The signal shifted noticeably before a major eruption at Ontake Volcano, offering a promising early warning tool. A new study led by Professor Mike Kendall from the Department of Earth Sciences has explored a novel monitoring method for providing early […]

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