Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/D001390/1
Determining structural control of eruptive behaviour on a persistently active volcano
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr JB Murray, The Open University, Environment, Earth & Ecosystems
- Grant held at:
- The Open University, Environment, Earth & Ecosystems
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Volcanic Processes
- Abstract:
- This project seeks to complete the picture of how and why Mt Etna erupts, by taking advantage of a unique opportunity to determine the nature of persistent volcanic activity. The latter consists of continuous or semi-continuous slow eruption of lava over a long period, with little or no accompanying explosive activity. The 2004-2005 eruption was of this type. We intend to measure the change in shape of the volcano since the start of the eruption in September 2004, when we made the previous series of measurements. These measurements have to be carried out without delay, before the volcano has re-filled itself for the next eruption. We suspect that the activity was caused by slow outward spreading of the upper parts of the volcano, opening fissures quietly and allowing the lava to escape passively. Our measurements will determine whether this is the case.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/D001390/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Urgency
This grant award has a total value of £9,639
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
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| £9,639 |
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