Evolution and current state of continuous volcano gravimetry

IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine
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Abstract

Most processes controlling volcanic activity involve underground mass redistribution (e.g., magma accumulation or withdrawal). Because of its unique ability to provide direct information on subsurface mass/density changes over time, gravimetry has important advantages over other volcano-monitoring techniques. As an example, if pre-eruptive magma accumulation occurs in voids, surface uplift or seismicity may not occur because the stress transmitted to the surrounding rock is not enough to induce fracturing or deformation; nevertheless, the addition of new mass would be associated with a gravity increase that may be measurable at the surface [1].

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Evolution and current state of continuous volcano gravimetry
Series title IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine
DOI 10.1109/MIM.2024.10654724
Volume 27
Issue 6
Year Published 2024
Language English
Publisher IEEE
Contributing office(s) Volcano Science Center
Description 8 p.
First page 32
Last page 39
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