Scientists Discover Massive Magma Reservoir Beneath Tuscany
Scientists have discovered a massive 6,000 km³ magma reservoir beneath Tuscany, Italy, using seismic noise analysis. The finding has implications for understanding Earth's interior and locating geothermal energy sources and critical materials.
Researchers from the University of Geneva, Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources, and National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology used ambient noise tomography to detect a vast magma reservoir beneath Tuscany. The reservoir, estimated at 6,000 km³, is located 8-15 km below the surface. The discovery is significant for understanding Earth's interior and has practical applications, such as identifying geothermal energy sources and critical materials like lithium and rare earth elements. The magma body does not currently pose a danger but could potentially play a role in forming a supervolcano over long geological periods. The study used 60 high-resolution seismic sensors to create a detailed 3D image of the region's internal structure. The findings were published in Communications Earth & Environment.
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