How do volcanoes blow?

Volcanoes can lie dormant for thousands of years without erupting – almost like they’re sleeping. But how do they decide when it’s time to blow? We asked volcanologist Lissie Connors to help us find the answer.

Volcanoes can lie dormant for thousands of years without erupting – almost like they’re sleeping. But how do they decide when it’s time to blow? We asked volcanologist Lissie Connors to help us find the answer.
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