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The flow dynamics of an extremely large volume pyroclastic flow, the 2.08-Ma Cerro Galán Ignimbrite, NW Argentina, and comparison with other flow types

January 1, 2011

The 2.08-Ma Cerro Galán Ignimbrite (CGI) represents a >630-km3 dense rock equivalent (VEI 8) eruption from the long-lived Cerro Galán magma system (∼6 Ma). It is a crystal-rich (35–60%), pumice (

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Publication Year 2011
Title The flow dynamics of an extremely large volume pyroclastic flow, the 2.08-Ma Cerro Galán Ignimbrite, NW Argentina, and comparison with other flow types
DOI 10.1007/s00445-011-0564-y
Authors Ray Cas, Heather Wright, Christopher Folkes, Chiara Lesti, Massimiliano Porreca, Guido Giordano, Jose Viramonte
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Bulletin of Volcanology
Index ID 70032518
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse

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Heather M. Wright

Volcanologist - VDAP
Cascades Volcano Observatory
Phone
360-993-8916

Related

Heather M. Wright

Volcanologist - VDAP
Cascades Volcano Observatory
Phone
360-993-8916
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