Volcanism offshore of Vesuvius Volcano in Naples Bay
Bulletin of Volcanology
By: A. Milia, L. Mirabile, M.M. Torrente, and J.J. Dvorak
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Abstract
High-resolution seismic reflection data are used to identify structural features in Naples Bay near Vesuvius Volcano. Several buried seismic units with reflection-free interiors are probably volcanic deposits erupted during and since the formation of the breached crater of Monte Somma Volcano, which preceded the growth of Vesuvius. The presumed undersea volcanic deposits are limited in extent; thus, stratigraphie relationships cannot be established among them. Other features revealed by our data include (a) the warping of lowstand marine deposits by undersea cryptodomes located approximately 10 km from the summit of Vesuvius, (b) a succession of normal step faults that record seaward collapse of the volcano, and (c) a small undersea slump in the uppermost marine deposits of Naples Bay, which may be the result of nue??e ardentes that entered the sea during a major eruption of Vesuvius in 1631. Detection of these undersea features illustrates some capabilities of making detailed seismic reflection profiles across undersea volcanoes.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Volcanism offshore of Vesuvius Volcano in Naples Bay |
| Series title | Bulletin of Volcanology |
| DOI | 10.1007/s004450050200 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 1998 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Description | 10 p. |
| First page | 404 |
| Last page | 413 |
| Country | Italy |
| Other Geospatial | Vesuvius Volcano |
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