Volcanic eruptions observed with infrasound

Jeffrey B. Johnson, Richard C. Aster, Philip R. Kyle

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Abstract

Infrasonic airwaves produced by active volcanoes provide valuable insight into the eruption dynamics. Because the infrasonic pressure field may be directly associated with the flux rate of gas released at a volcanic vent, infrasound also enhances the efficacy of volcanic hazard monitoring and continuous studies of conduit processes. Here we present new results from Erebus, Fuego, and Villarrica volcanoes highlighting uses of infrasound for constraining quantitative eruption parameters, such as eruption duration, source mechanism, and explosive gas flux.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L14604 1-4
JournalGeophysical Research Letters
Volume31
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Jul 2004

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