Preventing a supervolcano. Artwork illustrating theoretical methods for preventing the eruption of a supervolcano. A supervolcano occurs when a massiv

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Preventing a supervolcano. Artwork illustrating theoretical methods for preventing the eruption of a supervolcano. A supervolcano occurs when a massive quantity of magma (yellow, orange) forces its way through the Earth's crust, and erupts as a mixture of lava and ash. Possible methods for preventing such an eruption include pumping in water to cool the bedrock and magma, removing gases or magma to reduce the pressure build-up, and sealing fissures with concrete.

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Photo credit: © MIKKEL JUUL JENSEN / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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