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Ground Based Ultraviolet Remote Sensing of Volcanic Gas Plumes

Ultraviolet spectroscopy has been implemented for over thirty years to monitor volcanic SO(2) emissions. These data have provided valuable information concerning underground magmatic conditions, which have been of utility in eruption forecasting efforts. During the last decade the traditionally used...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kantzas, Euripides P., McGonigle, Andrew J. S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663011/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27879780
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Sumario:Ultraviolet spectroscopy has been implemented for over thirty years to monitor volcanic SO(2) emissions. These data have provided valuable information concerning underground magmatic conditions, which have been of utility in eruption forecasting efforts. During the last decade the traditionally used correlation spectrometers have been upgraded with miniature USB coupled UV spectrometers, opening a series of exciting new empirical possibilities for understanding volcanoes and their impacts upon the atmosphere. Here we review these technological developments, in addition to the scientific insights they have precipitated, covering the strengths and current limitations of this approach.