As a rock mechanics person, I'm always insulted when the volcanologists come up with a dynamic model that doesn't include the surrounding rock. It always begins and ends with the magma. One day we'll get to both magma and rock. :)
Yes, specialization is the problem. I'm a jack of all trades, and master of none! Volcanoes only want to live along scenic plate margins, although there are exceptions, like hotspots, etc. New Madrid is on cold crust.
A new article says that Mt. Baker should be blowing soon.
The dangers of specialisation ?
ReplyDeleteCould there be a volcano to come along New Madrdid ?
( I'm remembering the story of the Mexican cornfield volcano ! )
Yes, specialization is the problem. I'm a jack of all trades, and master of none! Volcanoes only want to live along scenic plate margins, although there are exceptions, like hotspots, etc. New Madrid is on cold crust.
ReplyDeleteA new article says that Mt. Baker should be blowing soon.