A recent study by an international team led by The University of Manchester has uncovered how superheated magma affects volcanic eruptions. Researchers focused on the 2021 Tajogaite eruption in La Palma, Spain, discovering that superheating delays crystal formation by dissolving pre-existing crystal seeds. This process alters the magma's internal structure, making it more uniform and less conducive to crystal growth. As a result, magma that remains fluid longer can rise rapidly, leading to more explosive eruptions. The study employed synchrotron X-ray microtomography to observe crystallization in real time, revealing that non-superheated magma crystallizes within 20 minutes, while superheated magma delays this process for over eight hours. The findings could enhance volcanic monitoring and hazard assessments by emphasizing the significance of thermal history and crystallization kinetics, alongside traditional factors like gas content and pressure changes.