The effect of giant lateral collapses on magma pathways and the location of volcanism

Flank instability and lateral collapse are a potential hazard at volcanic edifices. Here, the authors use numerical simulations to show that at Fogo volcano, lateral collapse can trigger a significant deflection of magma pathways in the crust, demonstrating how volcanic edifices may evolve.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Francesco Maccaferri, Nicole Richter, Thomas R. Walter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-10-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-01256-2