Toward a realistic deformation model of the 2008 magmatic intrusion at Etna from combined DInSAR and GPS observations

Other

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Mt Etna, Magmatic Intrusion, Numerical Simulation, Dinsar Data, Gps Data

Scientific paper

The combination of (i) DInSAR data, capable of observing deformation pattern at a spatial resolution unachievable with other sparse geodetic measurements, (ii) continuous GPS data, able to provide temporal constraints on source evolution, and (iii) numerical modeling procedures, appropriate to consider a non-uniform opening distribution of a source embedded in a 3D heterogeneous medium, allowed us to infer a complex and realistic deformation model of the magmatic intrusion that occurred in the northern flank of Etna on 13 May 2008. Numerical modeling of ground deformation data defines a near-vertical dyke intruded for 2.5 km starting from a depth of 1400 m asl right below the summit craters and reaching shallow crust level in the northern flank. From the estimated opening distribution of the propagating magma-filled crack, which reached a maximum value of about 2 m, a volumetric expansion of crustal rocks of about 5.3 × 106 m3 was obtained. Also, we clarified the temporal evolution of the northward magmatic intrusion, which lasted just over 5 h with an initial magma propagation velocity of about 1.2 km/h, and decreased to about 0.24 km/h as the driving pressure lowered due to the effusive activity started at southern vents.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Toward a realistic deformation model of the 2008 magmatic intrusion at Etna from combined DInSAR and GPS observations does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Toward a realistic deformation model of the 2008 magmatic intrusion at Etna from combined DInSAR and GPS observations, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Toward a realistic deformation model of the 2008 magmatic intrusion at Etna from combined DInSAR and GPS observations will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1607469

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.