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Diversion of lava during the 1983 eruption of Mount Etna.

January 1, 1985

Explosives and earth barriers were used fairly successfully to divert major flows during the 1983 eruption of Etna. Discusses the case history and draws attention to this method as a serious technique in natural hazard prevention. -after Authors

Publication Year 1985
Title Diversion of lava during the 1983 eruption of Mount Etna.
Authors J. P. Lockwood, R. Romano
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70012939
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse