Atherosclerotic Plaque Disruption and Healing

Abstract

A fascinating journey to elucidate atherosclerotic plaque disruption and healing, as across mountains and volcanoes…According to the United States Geologic Survey, there are approximately 1500 active volcanoes around the world.1 By simplicity, volcanoes are considered as mountains where materials from within the earth come out. Yet each volcano is different. Their explosive force can create mountains as well as craters. Some volcanoes burst into life in explosive eruptions, while others slowly burp rivers of lava causing an effusive eruption. These differences can be explained by the physics and chemistry driving the molten activity. Effusive eruptions more frequently happen when the magma is less viscous, enabling gas to escape and the magma to flow down the volcano's shoulders. Explosive eruptions, in sharp contrast, are more common when viscous molten rock holds the gasses, building pressure until it violently breaks free through a vent or fissure in the earth’s surface.1 While scientists understand the causes of volcanoes’ formation, they are still unable to predict their eruptions.