Uturuncu volcano, Bolivia: Volcanic unrest due to mid-crustal magma intrusion

Uturuncu volcano, SW Bolivia, is a dormant stratovolcano (∼85 km3) dominated by dacitic lava domes and flows. 39Ar/40Ar ages show that the volcano was active between 890 ka and 271 ka, with the lavas becoming younger and less extensive at higher elevations. There are current signs of unrest. Between...

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Main Authors: Sparks, R, Folkes, C, Humphreys, M, Barfod, D, Clavero, J, Sunagua, M, McNutt, SR, Pritchard, M
Format: Journal article
Published: 2008