Dynamics and detection of pulsed tremor at Whakaari (White Island), Aotearoa New Zealand
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Abstract
Volcanic tremor is a crucial indicator for assessing the state and hazard potential of volcanic systems. At Whakaari (White Island volcano, Aotearoa New Zealand), a pulsed tremor signal emerged after a hydrothermal explosion in August 2012. The tremor accompanied the extrusion of a lava dome, before gradually disappearing prior to the onset of renewed hydrothermal activity in January 2013. We interpret this seismic signal to represent discrete gas transfers from a magmatic intrusion toward a permeable cap—possibly a hydrothermal seal—in the upper layers of Whakaari's hydrothermal system. Such tremor may thus be associated with heightened potential for hazardous explosive activity but is difficult to detect using conventional seismic monitoring parameters. To highlight the emergence of subtle periodic signals, we experiment with Lomb-Scargle periodograms (LS). LS detect the tremor 5 days before it becomes visible in seismograms, thus facilitating the recognition of such elusive seismic patterns.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Dynamics and detection of pulsed tremor at Whakaari (White Island), Aotearoa New Zealand |
| Series title | Geophysical Research Letters |
| DOI | 10.1029/2024GL110447 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 20 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Geophysical Union |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Science Center |
| Description | e2024GL110447, 11 p. |
| Country | Aotearoa New Zealand |
| Other Geospatial | Whakaari (White Island) |
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