Scientists analyzing magma from La Palma's 2021 Tajogaite eruption found that extreme heat can significantly alter volcanic activity, potentially leading to towering lava fountains.

When magma reaches superheated temperatures, it dissolves the crystallization seeds, keeping the molten rock fluid as it ascends.

This discovery highlights a new understanding of how volcanic eruptions might unfold under certain thermal conditions, posing both risks and opportunities for future monitoring.