Underwater observations of active lava flows from Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
Geology
By: G.W. Tribble
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Abstract
Underwater observation of active submarine lava flows from Kilauea volcano, Hawaii, in March-June 1989 revealed both pillow lava and highly channelized lava streams flowing down a steep and unconsolidated lava delta. The channelized streams were 0.7-1.5 m across and moved at rates of 1-3 m/s. The estimated flux of a stream was 0.7 m3/s. Jets of hydrothermal water and gas bubbles were associated with the volcanic activity. The rapidly moving channelized lava streams represent a previously undescribed aspect of submarine volcanism.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Underwater observations of active lava flows from Kilauea volcano, Hawaii |
| Series title | Geology |
| DOI | 10.1130/0091-7613(1991)019<0633:UOOALF>2.3.CO;2 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Geological Society of America |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 633 |
| Last page | 636 |