Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Mar 2007
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2007georl..3406301g&link_type=abstract
Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 34, Issue 6, CiteID L06301
Mathematics
Logic
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Physical Properties Of Rocks: Microstructure, Volcanology: Lava Rheology And Morphology, Volcanology: Instruments And Techniques
Scientific paper
In January 2002 Mount Nyiragongo erupted foiditic lavas that covered the Southern volcano flank devastating vast urban areas. Lava flows originated from vents at different heights on the eruptive fissure displayed different velocities, from tens of km/h at the highest vents to slow-advance (0.1-1 km/h) in Goma town several km away from the volcano. To understand the different behavior of lava flows and their threat to the local population, we undertook a multidisciplinary study involving textural and rheological measurements and numerical simulations of heat transfer during magma ascent. We demonstrate that pre-eruptive cooling and syn-eruptive undercooling of magma determined the different rheological behavior of lava flows erupted from vents at diverse heights. Venting at lower altitudes is expected to produce viscous, slowly advancing lavas, although development of fluid, faster flows should be included among possible future eruptive scenarios.
Boschi Elisa
Dingwell Donald B.
Giordano Daniele
Kasereka M.
Longo Antonella
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