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Uturuncu volcano, Bolivia: volcanic unrest due to mid-crustal magma intrusion

Authors :
Sparks, R. Stephen J.
Folkes, Chris B.
Humphreys, Madeleine C.S.
Barfod, Daniel N.
Clavero, Jorge
Sunagua, Mayel C.
McNutt, Stephen R.
Pritchard, Matthew E.
Source :
American Journal of Science. June, 2008, Vol. 308 Issue 6, 727-769
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article explains the volcanic history of the Uturuncu volcano, a dormant stratovolcano situated in Bolivia, which is completely dominated by the domes and flows of dacitic lava. The volcano is shown to exhibit an unrest situation, which proves the prolonged period of intrusion of the magmatic system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029599
Volume :
308
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.186932227