Scientists get a better idea of how often Victoria's volcanoes erupt

By Bridie Smith, Science Editor
Updated May 9 2016 - 5:14pm, first published May 7 2016 - 12:00am
The dark grey shows the range of Victoria's volcanoes, which are dotted from Melbourne to Mt Gambier. Photo: Erin Matchen
The dark grey shows the range of Victoria's volcanoes, which are dotted from Melbourne to Mt Gambier. Photo: Erin Matchen
Hanging Rock, one of hundreds of extinct volcanoes in Victoria.  Photo: Ken Irwin
Hanging Rock, one of hundreds of extinct volcanoes in Victoria. Photo: Ken Irwin
Geologist Erin Matchan's research has given an insight into how volcanoes erupt and also in establishing the age of extinct volcanoes.  Photo: Justin McManus
Geologist Erin Matchan's research has given an insight into how volcanoes erupt and also in establishing the age of extinct volcanoes. Photo: Justin McManus

Researchers have gained valuable insight into how frequently Victoria's volcanoes erupt, after establishing the age of an extinct volcano, known as Mount Widderin, for the first time.

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