Kikai Caldera Magma Recharge Detected After 7,300-Year Silence

Kobe University researchers report new magma injections beneath Japan's Kikai submarine caldera, ending a 7,300-year quiescence. The finding indicates the system is recharging, but no imminent eruption is implied. This matters for long-term volcanic hazard assessment in the region.

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