Silicate melt inclusions

Silicate melt inclusions are tiny pockets of molten rock trapped within crystals in volcanic rocks. They act like natural microscopic capsules, preserving information about the composition, temperature, and conditions of Earth's interior at the time they formed. Geologists study these inclusions to understand volcanic processes, magma evolution, and the history of Earth's crust. Because they contain unaltered melt sample interiors, they provide valuable insights into the nature of magma before eruption, helping scientists learn about volcanic activity and the Earth's interior processes.