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Hunter1234
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I am just curious where this gas comes from when volcanoes erupt.
How do volcanoes produce carbon dioxide?
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Volcanoes produce carbon dioxide (CO2) primarily through the geological carbon cycle. Carbon is stored in carbonate rocks, such as limestone, which are subducted into the mantle during tectonic activity. As these rocks undergo metamorphosis, the carbon is released as CO2, which can later be emitted into the atmosphere during volcanic eruptions. The reaction of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) with silica (SiO2) at high temperatures also contributes to CO2 production, resulting in the formation of feldspar and CO2.
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