Spatial distribution of halogen oxides in the plume of Mount Pagan volcano, Mariana Islands
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Abstract
Halogens are emitted from volcanoes primarily as hydrogen halides (HCl, HF, HBr, and HI). Upon mixing with the atmosphere, chlorine and bromine species are partially converted to the halogen oxides OClO and BrO. Here we report on the spatial distribution of BrO and OClO in the gas plume emitted from Mount Pagan volcano, Northern Mariana Islands. We found enhanced BrO/SO2 ratios near the plume edges and a lack of OClO in the plume's core. Our results highlight the importance of in‐mixing of atmospheric oxidants for halogen oxide formation. They indicate that OClO can only be formed after most bromide dissolved in plume aerosols has been released to the gas phase. We conclude that Mount Pagan's gas emissions originated from a shallow magma body and were transported to the surface along dry degassing pathways and that the volcano's halogen emissions likely had significant impact on the oxidation capacity of the downwind atmosphere.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Spatial distribution of halogen oxides in the plume of Mount Pagan volcano, Mariana Islands |
| Series title | Geophysical Research Letters |
| DOI | 10.1029/2018GL079245 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 18 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Geophysical Union |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Science Center |
| Description | 9 p. |
| First page | 9588 |
| Last page | 9596 |
| Other Geospatial | Mariana Islands, Mount Pagan Volcano |
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