Masaya Volcano's Twin Magma Chambers Show Signs of Filling

Satellite radar data reveal that two magma reservoirs beneath Nicaragua's Masaya Volcano are inflating, with the central chamber moving about 3 centimeters between 2018 and mid-2022. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, warns that roughly two million people live nearby, including Managua 20 kilometers away. Scientists stress the need for continued monitoring to prevent a potential disaster.