Seismic characterization of the fall 2007 eruptive sequence at Bezymianny Volcano, Russia
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Abstract
We examine an eruptive sequence in late 2007 at Bezymianny Volcano to characterize the magmatic plumbing system and eruption-related seismicity. Earthquake locations reveal seismicity below and offset to the north of the volcano along a tectonic fault. Based on historical seismicity, the magma chamber is postulated to have a top at about 6 km depth. Minor dome explosions, large sub-plinian eruptions and dome collapses are analyzed using an automated event classification scheme. Low-frequency tremor, interpreted as gas escape, and low-frequency earthquakes are a dominant proportion of the energy released. We also examine multiplet earthquakes whose behavior during the study period changed significantly and systematically before the largest eruption, demonstrating the potential of tracking multiplets to assess changing conditions with the conduit.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Seismic characterization of the fall 2007 eruptive sequence at Bezymianny Volcano, Russia |
| Series title | Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2010.05.010 |
| Volume | 194 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Science Center |
| Description | 13 p. |
| First page | 201 |
| Last page | 213 |
| Country | Russia |
| Other Geospatial | Bezymianny Volcano |
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