Volcano Watch: Magnetics, magma, and monitoring: new technology for old questions - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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Volcano Watch: Magnetics, magma, and monitoring: new technology for old questions - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Earth’s magnetic field surrounds us every second of the day, everywhere on the planet. Anyone who has picked up a pocket compass and seen the magnetic needle quickly align itself has seen the action of this ever-present invisible field. But can we harness the magnetic field to forecast volcanic activity? Emerging technology in the field of “quantum” science may aid us in doing so.