Deformation
Deformation
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Hazards Summary for Lassen Volcanic Center
Several hazards will likely accompany a future eruption of Lassen volcano.
Deformation monitoring at Lassen Volcanic Center
When magma moves into a volcanic system, and closer to the surface of the earth, the area surrounding the volcano may move upward and outward. At Lassen Volcanic Center, this swelling is measured using the Global Positioning System (GPS).