Echo-resonance and hydraulic perturbations in magma cavities: application to the volcanic tremor of Etna (Italy) in relation to its eruptive activity

A study is presented of spectral features of volcanic tremor recorded at Mount Etna (Sicily, Italy) following the methods of analysis suggested by the resonant scattering formalism of Gaunaurd and Überall (1978, 1979a, 1979b) and the model for hydraulic origin of Seidl et al. (1981). The periods investigated include summit and flank eruptions that occurred between 1984 and 1993. Recordings from a permanent station located near the top of the volcano were used, and the temporal patterns associated with (a) the average spacing ( ) between consecutive spectral peaks in the frequency range 1–6 Hz, (b) the spectral shape and (c) the overall spectral amplitude were analyzed. values are thought to depend on the physical properties of magma, such as its density, which, in turn, is controlled by the degree of gas exsolution. Variations in the spectral shape are tentatively attributed to changes in the geometrical scattering from the boundary of resonant conduits and magma batches. Finally, the overall amplitude at the station should essentially reflect the state of turbulence of magma within the superficial ascending path. A limit in the application of the resonant scattering formalism to the study of volcanic tremor is given by the fact that the fundamental modes and integer harmonics are difficult to identify in the frequency spectra, as tremor sources are likely within cavities of very complex geometry, rather than in spherical or cylindrical chambers, as expected by theory. This study gives evidence of some correlations between the analyzed temporal patterns and the major events in the volcanic activity, related to both lava flow and explosions at the summit vents. In particular, relatively high values of have been attained during the SE crater eruption of 1984, the complex eruptive phases of September–October 1989 and the 1991–1993 flank eruption, suggesting the presence of a relatively dense magma for all of these events. Conversely, very low values have been recorded in coincidence with the December 1985 activity and the paroxysmal explosions at the summit craters of early 1990, which are interpreted here as fed by fluid-vesiculated magma. Appreciable modifications in the spectral shape have been observed in relation to changes of the volcanic activity that probably preceded the opening and disactivation of shallow dykes or magma batches. Finally, the overall amplitude seems to be a sensitive indicator of the state of gas turbulence within the shallow conduits, as is suggested by the high values attained during phases of intense volcanic activity.     

茅山东部地区第三纪两期玄武岩综合地质特征

茅山东部地区第三纪两期玄武岩 ,在岩石地层上命名为凉帽顶火山岩锥、方山火山岩锥 ,分别隶属于渐新世三垛组和中—上新世雨花台组 ,相当于两个火山旋回 ,在岩石学、岩石化学、地球化学上有一定的演化规律。两期玄武岩均属钠质碱性玄武岩系列、B类岩浆 ,原始岩浆来源于深部上地幔     

The Petrology of the Rotoiti Eruption Sequence, Taupo Volcanic Zone: an Example of Fractionation and Mixing in a Rhyolitic System

The Rotoiti eruption from the Taupo Volcanic Zone (TVZ) in northernNew Zealand produced voluminous pyroclastic deposits. The ferromagnesianmineral assemblage in these dominantly consists of cummingtonite+ hornblende + orthopyroxene with uniform magnesium/iron ratios;a second assemblage of biotite + hornblende + orthopyroxene,also with uniform Fe/Mg ratios, appears midway through the eruptionsequence and, thereafter, increases in abundance. These contrastingmineral assemblages, together with pumice clast and groundmassglass compositions, provide evidence for mingling of two discretemagmas. Similarities in the chemical characteristics of thetwo magmas suggest that they developed from a similar source.The eruption initially tapped relatively homogeneous magma thatwas erupted throughout most of this phase of activity. The middlestages of the eruption included some mixed magma. The finalstages of the eruption were dominated by a second magma composition,which was probably injected into the bottom of the main magmabody as the eruption proceeded. The source that fed the eruptionwas complex, and discrete magma bodies existed and evolved separatelyprior to the eruption. We conclude that eruptions in the TVZare fed from a diffuse upper-crustal zone of partially interconnected,and at times physically separate, magma bodies rather than fromcentralized and necessarily large long-lived magma chambers. KEY WORDS: Taupo Volcanic Zone; Okataina Volcanic Centre; Rotoiti eruption; rhyolite system; magma mixing     

准噶尔盆地陆东—五彩湾地区石炭系火山岩地球化学特征及其构造背景

准噶尔盆地陆东—五彩湾地区石炭系火山岩位于上石炭统巴塔玛依内山组地层中,主要为玄武岩、玄武质安山岩和安山岩,基本属于钙碱性系列。火山岩的Mg^#介于38~57之间,全碱含量较高K₂O＋Na₂O为4.75%~6.16％）,TiO₂的含量（0.96%~2.04％）和Na₂O/K₂O比值（均大于2）较高,轻稀土元素（LREE）相对重稀土元素（HREE）富集（(La/Yb)_N=2.4~4.7）,同时显示有轻微的重稀土分馏（(Gd/Yb)_N=1.5~1.8）,无明显的Ce异常,大部分样品具有轻微的Eu负异常（δEu＝0.89~1.05）,大离子亲石元素（LILE）相对高场强元素（HFSE）富集,Nb、Ta相对于LREE和LILE明显亏损,La/Nb比值为2.0~2.8,Th/La比值（≈0.1）较低,Zr/Y比值（3.95~7.03）较高。火山岩(⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr) _i＝0.70278~0.70365,ε_Nd(t)＝＋5.69 ~ ＋8.24,t_DM为0.47~0.67Ga。这些特征连同相关判别图解一起表明,这套火山岩不是形成于典型的板内或岛弧环境,而是形成于后碰撞期伸展背景下,是软流圈物质上涌发生部分熔融、产生的岩浆在上升和侵位的过程中受到了晚石炭世之前弧组分混染的产物。其所携带的弧岩浆特征继承自混染的碰撞前的弧组分。     

长白山火山最新监测信息

长白山火山最新监测结果显示,自2010年5月份开始,聚龙温泉2个泉点水温同步上升了3℃;2010年长白山北坡垂直位移量打破了火山锥体每年升高4mm左右的规律:与2009年相比,火山锥体的位移在垂向上发生逆转,海拔最高的水准点在1年内突降12.72mm.本文针对上述2个最新的火山监测信息进行了报道,并对造成这种变化的可能原因进行了讨论.火山活动进入活跃时段的标志是大量火山地震、震群的发生,以及幔源岩浆气体He含量的大幅度上升.然而,现阶段长白山火山区并未出现这2种现象.因此,本文讨论的2个异常还不足以作为长白山火山已经进入新的活跃时段的证据,准确的预测应该密切关注火山地震和幔源气体含量的变化.最后通过N2-He-CO2三角图解初步研究了天池火山气体来源,结果显示:2002～2005年火山出现“初始扰动”,深部气体He含量升高,三角图解中气体向He角运移;2005年后火山转入平静状态,气体组份又开始向N2角运移.He浓度的变化特征反应了岩浆房内岩浆成分的变化过程.     

Relationship between transmissivity and specific capacity in the volcanic aquifers of Jeju Island, Korea

Transmissivity is often estimated using specific capacity data when standard pumping test data are not available or the drawdown is stabilized early, as in this study. Previous researchers studied the relationship between transmissivity and specific capacity in the leaky aquifer system of volcanic rocks on Jeju Island, Korea, using the Cooper–Jacob equation. The current study utilizes the Moench leaky aquifer model. The linear relationship between transmissivity and specific capacity on a log–log scale for volcanic aquifers on Jeju Island is remarkably strong, with a correlation coefficient of 0.94. The width of the 90% prediction interval is about 0.89 log cycles, indicating a ±0.44 order of magnitude uncertainty when transmissivity is estimated using specific capacity.     

Erosion calderas: origins, processes, structural and climatic control

 The origin and development of erosion-modified, erosion-transformed, and erosion-induced depressions in volcanic terrains are reviewed and systematized. A proposed classification, addressing terminology issues, considers structural, geomorphic, and climatic factors that contribute to the topographic modification of summit or flank depressions on volcanoes. Breaching of a closed crater or caldera generated by volcanic or non-volcanic processes results in an outlet valley. Under climates with up to ∼2000–2500 mm annual rainfall, craters, and calderas are commonly drained by a single outlet. The outlet valley can maintain its dominant downcutting position because it quickly enlarges its drainage basin by capturing the area of the primary depression. Multi-drained volcanic depressions can form if special factors, e.g., high-rate geological processes, such as faulting or glaciation, suppress fluvial erosion. Normal (fluvial) erosion-modified volcanic depressions the circular rim of which is derived from the original rim are termed erosion craters or erosion calderas, depending on the pre-existing depression. The resulting landform should be classed as an erosion-induced volcanic depression if the degradation of a cluster of craters produces a single-drained, irregular-shaped basin, or if flank erosion results in a quasi-closed depression. Under humid climates, craters and calderas degrade at a faster rate. Mostly at subtropical and tropical ocean-island and island-arc volcanoes, their erosion results in so-called amphitheater valleys that develop under heavy rainfall (>∼2500 mm/year), rainstorms, and high-elevation differences. Structural and lithological control, and groundwater in ocean islands, may in turn preform and guide development of high-energy valleys through rockfalls, landsliding, mudflows, and mass wasting. Given the intense erosion, amphitheater valleys are able to breach a primary depression from several directions and degrade the summit region at a high rate. Occasionally, amphitheater valleys may create summit depressions without a pre-existing crater or caldera. The resulting, negative landforms, which may drain in several directions and the primary origin of which is commonly unrecognizable, should be included in erosion-transformed volcanic depressions. Received: 4 January 1998 / Accepted: 18 January 1999     

大兴安岭火山群区的深部速度结构及火山成因

中国东北地区新生代板内火山群广泛发育, 其中大兴安岭火山群区的上地幔结构研究匮乏, 火山群的演化机理尚不明确.本文收集近年来大兴安岭地区流动台站和固定台站的观测波形数据, 通过波形互相关从远震事件记录中挑选出64575个P波震相走时残差, 13566个S波震相走时残差, 开展远震体波走时层析成像研究, 获得该区上地幔的V_P、V_S以及V_P/V_S异常结构.研究结果显示, 火山群区的低速异常分布在上地幔的不同深度范围内, 火山群下方的低速异常向下延深并交汇于软流圈内.结合本文和已有的研究结果推断, 岩石圈拆沉导致的软流圈物质上涌是大兴安岭火山群的深部成因.火山群区的速度异常比值优势值为1.5左右, 表明速度异常既有温度变化成因也有物质成份成因.总体而言, 处在地幔不同深度范围内的低速异常极值区基本和高波速比值区域相对应, 暗示火山群下方的岩浆流体处在不同的深度位置, 这可能是阿尔山和诺敏河火山群火山岩性存在差异的原因.