Comparing Simulations of Umbrella-Cloud Growth and Ash Transport with Observations from Pinatubo, Kelud, and Calbuco Volcanoes

The largest explosive volcanic eruptions produce umbrella clouds that drive ash radially outward, enlarging the area that impacts aviation and ground-based communities. Models must consider the effects of umbrella spreading when forecasting hazards from these eruptions. In this paper we test a versi...

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Main Authors: Larry G. Mastin, Alexa R. Van Eaton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/10/1038