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

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Nature, 380 (6572): 309--316 (Mar 28, 1996)
DOI: 10.1038/380309a0

Abstract

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.

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