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Patrick, M.R., Frazer, L.N. and Brooks, B.A. (2006). Probabilistic modeling of eruptive activity at Etna volcano using InSAR surface displacements and ATSR thermal radiance. Geophysical Research Letters 33: doi: 10.1029/2006GL026983. issn: 0094-8276. |
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Satellite monitoring offers a powerful means to regularly characterize the mechanical and thermal states of active volcanoes. Satellite-measured surface inflation and radiant heat flux reflect the pressurization and discharge, respectively, of a magmatic system, suggesting that studying these parameters together may help in better understanding future eruptive activity. We incorporate InSAR surface displacement data and ATSR thermal radiance data into a probabilistic model for activity at Etna volcano in 1996--2000, when surface deformation and thermal radiance appeared to be related in a periodic fashion. The probabilistic approach addresses both the magnitude and timing of eruptive events, based upon a simple physical model of eruptions as renewal processes. We anticipate that this approach could serve as a framework for probabilistic assessment in eruption scenarios with persistent activity and multiple monitoring datastreams. |
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Keywords
Mathematical Geophysics, Probabilistic forecasting, Volcanology, Volcano monitoring, Volcanology, Remote sensing of volcanoes, Volcanology, Instruments and techniques |
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Publisher
American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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