Underwater observations of active lava flows from Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
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Abstract
Underwater observation of active submarine lava flows from Kilauea volcano, Hawaii, in March-June 1989 revealed both pillow lava and highly channelized lava streams flowing down a steep and unconsolidated lava delta. The channelized streams were 0.7-1.5 m across and moved at rates of 1-3 m/s. The estimated flux of a stream was 0.7 m3/s. Jets of hydrothermal water and gas bubbles were associated with the volcanic activity. The rapidly moving channelized lava streams represent a previously undescribed aspect of submarine volcanism.
Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Underwater observations of active lava flows from Kilauea volcano, Hawaii |
Series title | Geology |
DOI | 10.1130/0091-7613(1991)019<0633:UOOALF>2.3.CO;2 |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 6 |
Year Published | 1991 |
Language | English |
Publisher | Geological Society of America |
Description | 4 p. |
First page | 633 |
Last page | 636 |
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