Long-period volcano seismicity: Its source and use in eruption forecasting

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At an active volcano, long-period seismicity (with typical periods in the range 0.2–2 s) reflects pressure fluctuations resulting from unsteady mass transport in the sub-surface plumbing system, and hence provides a glimpse of the internal dynamics of the volcanic edifice. When this activity occurs at shallow depths, it may signal the pressure-induced disruption of the steam-dominated region of the volcano, and can accordingly be a useful indicator of impending eruption.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Long-period volcano seismicity: Its source and use in eruption forecasting
Series title Nature
DOI 10.1038/380309a0
Volume 380
Year Published 1996
Language English
Publisher Nature
Contributing office(s) Volcano Science Center
Description 8 p.
First page 309
Last page 316
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