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Before an eruption, magma (lava) moves into the area beneath the volcano and collects in the magma chamber. As it comes closer to the surface, the magma releases gases. These events can offer clues about when the eruption will take place. For example, the movement of magma produces small earthquakes and vibrations which can be detected using seismographs. Magma gathering in a chamber causes slight swelling of the volcano's slopes which can be shown using tiltmeters and geodimeters. Gases released near the volcano can be measured with correlation spectrometers for changes in quantity.

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