Probing magma reservoirs to improve volcano forecasts
October 30, 2017
When it comes to forecasting eruptions, volcano observatories rely mostly on real-time signals from earthquakes, ground deformation, and gas discharge, combined with probabilistic assessments based on past behavior [Sparks and Cashman, 2017]. There is comparatively less reliance on geophysical and petrological understanding of subsurface magma reservoirs.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Title | Probing magma reservoirs to improve volcano forecasts |
| DOI | 10.1029/2017EO085189 |
| Authors | Jacob B. Lowenstern, Thomas W. Sisson, Shaul Hurwitz |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Eos, Earth and Space Science News |
| Index ID | 70193083 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Volcano Science Center |
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