Mechanisms of Ash Generation at Basaltic Volcanoes: The Case of Mount Etna, Italy

Mechanisms of Ash Generation at Basaltic Volcanoes: The Case of Mount Etna, Italy

Basaltic volcanism is the most widespread volcanic activity on Earth and planetary bodies. On Earth, eruptions can impact global and regional climate, and threaten populations living in their shadow, through a combination of ash, gas and lava. Ash emissions are a very typical manifestation of basalt...

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Main Authors: Margherita Polacci, Daniele Andronico, Mattia de’ Michieli Vitturi, Jacopo Taddeucci, Antonio Cristaldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
Subjects:
basaltic volcanism
ash generation mechanisms
sideromelane and tachylite
conduit magma residence time
Mount Etna
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feart.2019.00193/full

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