Scientists just discovered a tiny signal that volcanoes send before they erupt
Scientists just discovered a tiny signal that volcanoes send before they erupt
Scientists have developed a simple new “Jerk” signal detector that can warn of volcanic eruptions hours before they happen.
- Date:
- March 15, 2026
- Source:
- GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung
- Summary:
- A new detection method called “Jerk” could dramatically improve how scientists forecast volcanic eruptions. By using a single broadband seismometer, the system can detect extremely subtle ground movements...
