An international collaboration of scientists from China, the UK, and the USA has delved deep into Uturuncu’s inner workings.
The new study combines the power of seismology, sophisticated physics models, and detailed analysis of the volcano’s rock composition.
“Our results show how linked geophysical and geological methods can be used to better understand volcanoes, and the hazards and potential resources they present,” said Professor Mike Kendall, co-author from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford.