Active insular volcanoes are dynamically evolving structures, commonly characterized by steep slopes and high-sedimentation rates due to volcanic activity. These conditions lead to the development of diffuse mass-wasting and erosive-depositional processes along the volcanic flanks. A review of main instability features identified along the submerged portions of Stromboli Volcano (Italy) is presented; they affect about 90% of the submarine extension of the edifice and show different scales and timing. Insights on tsunamigenic potential related to these processes will be also discussed.
Widespread mass-wasting features on the submerged flanks of Stromboli Volcano (Italy) / Casalbore, Daniele; Romagnoli, C; Chiocci, Francesco Latino; Bosman, Alessandro. - In: RENDICONTI ONLINE DELLA SOCIETÀ GEOLOGICA ITALIANA. - ISSN 2035-8008. - 7:(2009), pp. 73-76. (Intervento presentato al convegno International Conference on Saefloor Mapping for Geohazard Assessment tenutosi a Ischia; Italy nel 11-13 may 2009).
Widespread mass-wasting features on the submerged flanks of Stromboli Volcano (Italy)
CASALBORE, DANIELE;CHIOCCI, Francesco Latino;BOSMAN, Alessandro
2009
Abstract
Active insular volcanoes are dynamically evolving structures, commonly characterized by steep slopes and high-sedimentation rates due to volcanic activity. These conditions lead to the development of diffuse mass-wasting and erosive-depositional processes along the volcanic flanks. A review of main instability features identified along the submerged portions of Stromboli Volcano (Italy) is presented; they affect about 90% of the submarine extension of the edifice and show different scales and timing. Insights on tsunamigenic potential related to these processes will be also discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
