Are Volcanic Gases Serial Killers?

@article{Scaillet2008AreVG,
  title={Are Volcanic Gases Serial Killers?},
  author={Bruno Scaillet},
  journal={Science},
  year={2008},
  volume={319},
  pages={1628 - 1629}
}
Environmental consequences of ancient eruptions can be estimated by analysis of glass inclusions trapped in minerals present in lava flows. 
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