The phsyics of explosive volcanic eruptions / edited by J.S. Gilbert and R.S.J. Sparks.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gilbert, J. S. (Jennifer Susan), 1963-

Sparks, R. S. J. (Robert Stephen John), 1949-

Geological Society of London

Series:

Geological Society special publication ; vol. 145.

Geological Society special publication

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Volcanic eruptions.

Geophysics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (186 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London : Geological Society, 2007.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This title includes papers outlining current understanding of several aspects of the physical processes affecting magma during volcanic eruptions. An introductory chapter highlights research areas where our understanding is incomplete, and where work needs advancing if our knowledge of volcanic processes is to be substantially improved. The book covers topics on the physical properties of silicic magma, vesiculation processes, conduit flow and fragmentation, gas loss from magmas during eruption, models of volcanic eruption columns, tephra dispersal and pyroclastic density currents.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 1998.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version

ISBN:

9781786201188

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.