A Model-Based Perspective of Basaltic Volcanism, Eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho
Kuntz MA. 1992. A Model-Based Perspective of Basaltic Volcanism, Eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho. Pages 289-304. In Kuntz MA. Regional Geology of Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Geological Society of America. issue 179
Describes a model of magma activity that leads to eruptions. Sections of the report include: 'Characteristics of Basaltic Volcanism of the Eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho', 'Origin of Magma, Magma-Supply Rates, and Volcanic Rift Zones', 'Shape and Volume of Magma Reservoirs and Repose Intervals Between Eruptions', 'Structure and Density of the Crust of the ESRP and Magma-Driving Pressures', 'Stress Orientation and Failure Criteria', 'Dike Geometry, Magma-Rise Velocities, Mass-Eruption Rates, and Eruption Durations', 'Magma Plumbing System and Summary of Volcanic Processes'. Geographic location: Southern Idaho to Wyoming
- Type
- Book Chapter
- Authors
- Kuntz, Mel
- Units
- CRMO
- Keywords
- Basalts, Magma, Physical Sciences, Rifts (Geologic), Volcanic Eruptions, Volcanoes