John Seach, Volcano Live

 Fragmentation - John Seach

Fragmentation is a process whereby bursting bubbles tear apart magma as it reaches the surface.
At a depth of 10 km gas filled magma is at a pressure of 3000 atmospheres.
Therefore a large pressure drop occurs as the magma rises towards the surface through the conduits.
 

Fragmentation
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