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Generation of fine hydromagmatic ash by growth and disintegration of glassy rinds

January 1, 2007

The deposits of mafic hydromagmatic eruptions are more fine grained and variable in vesicularity than dry magmatic deposits. Blocky, equant shapes of many hydromagmatic clasts also contrast with droplet, thread, and bubble wall morphology of dry magmatic fragments. Small (

Publication Year 2007
Title Generation of fine hydromagmatic ash by growth and disintegration of glassy rinds
DOI 10.1029/2005JB003883
Authors Larry G. Mastin
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Geophysical Research B: Solid Earth
Index ID 70033157
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Volcano Hazards Program
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