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Drones, dykes and discontinuities: the role of intrusions in the construction and destruction of ocean island volcanoes

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posted on 2019-11-22, 00:05 authored by SAMUEL THOMAS THIELE
During volcanic eruptions, magma flows from an underground magma chamber to the Earth’s surface. Some of this magma solidifies before erupting, forming sheets of strong rock called dykes. The distribution of dykes in a volcano on the island of La Palma was mapped using drone-mounted cameras, and their orientation and geometry quantified. The dykes appear to form a rigid framework that stabilizes the volcano, but can rapidly collapse to cause volcanic landslides. Older dykes also deflect younger ones, affecting the location of future eruptions. These findings have the potential to help predict future volcanic activity and manage associated risks.

History

Campus location

Australia

Principal supervisor

Alexander Cruden

Additional supervisor 1

Steven Micklethwaite

Year of Award

2019

Department, School or Centre

Earth, Atmosphere and Environment

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

DOCTORATE

Faculty

Faculty of Science