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Something strange is happening beneath a volcano near 2 million people

First reported 2026-10-19 12:35 UTC · Updated 2026-10-19 12:35 UTC · 1 independent source

Scientists have discovered evidence of two hidden magma sources beneath Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano, where satellite observations revealed mysterious ground movements suggesting magma is shifting deep underground. The findings could improve eruption forecasting for the active volcano, which sits…

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  1. 2026-10-19 12:35 UTCScienceDaily · sciencedaily.com ↗

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