Probing magma reservoirs to improve volcano forecasts

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Abstract

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.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Probing magma reservoirs to improve volcano forecasts
Series title Eos, Earth and Space Science News
DOI 10.1029/2017EO085189
Volume 98
Year Published 2017
Language English
Publisher American Geophysical Union
Contributing office(s) Volcano Science Center
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