Probing magma reservoirs to improve volcano forecasts
October 30, 2017
When it comes to forecasting eruptions, volcano observatories rely mostly on real-time signals from earthquakes, ground deformation, and gas discharge, combined with probabilistic assessments based on past behavior [Sparks and Cashman, 2017]. There is comparatively less reliance on geophysical and petrological understanding of subsurface magma reservoirs.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2017 |
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Title | Probing magma reservoirs to improve volcano forecasts |
DOI | 10.1029/2017EO085189 |
Authors | Jacob B. Lowenstern, Thomas W. Sisson, Shaul Hurwitz |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Eos, Earth and Space Science News |
Index ID | 70193083 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Volcano Science Center |
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