Moving magma...that doesn't sound good.

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jms — 9/22/2004 3:29:17 PM (archived)

Probably just adjusting (cooling shrinkage, perhaps) but anytime you get a seismic swarm in a cauldera of this magnitude it's good to pay attention.

Magma chambers are like warm cola in a can: best not to shake them too much.

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EQ's in Cali - John - 9/22/2004 2:03:32 AM
- re: EQ's in Cali - REB - 9/22/2004 12:41:23 PM
- Map - Tom Brosz - 9/22/2004 4:16:47 AM
- I didn't feel anything - Gary - 9/22/2004 3:15:13 AM
  - re: I didn't feel anything - John - 9/22/2004 3:31:32 AM
    - re: I didn't feel anything - SteveS - 9/22/2004 1:05:55 PM
      - Moving magma...that doesn't sound good. - jms - 9/22/2004 3:29:17 PM
        
        re: Moving magma...that doesn't sound good. - SteveS - 9/22/2004 6:50:26 PM
        
        probably obsidian. - jms - 9/22/2004 8:33:41 PM
        
        Yes, and my laser thermometer only goes up to 535 F, I'm staying put :-) (n/t) - SteveS - 9/23/2004 2:57:20 AM
- Mono Lake area, sports thin crust there too (n/t) - SteveS - 9/22/2004 2:50:36 AM

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