Controls on explosive-effusive volcanic eruption styles

Eruptive styles at a single volcano may transition from explosive to effusive behaviour (or vice versa) at any given time. This review examines the underlying controls on eruptive styles such as magma viscosity, degassing and conduit geometry at volcanoes with silicic compositions.

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Main Authors: Mike Cassidy, Michael Manga, Kathy Cashman, Olivier Bachmann
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2018
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/64f406a46cda48c3828c75c20473f8f6
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Summary:Eruptive styles at a single volcano may transition from explosive to effusive behaviour (or vice versa) at any given time. This review examines the underlying controls on eruptive styles such as magma viscosity, degassing and conduit geometry at volcanoes with silicic compositions.