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. :)
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Kraks
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The dangers of specialisation ?
Could 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.
A new article says that Mt. Baker should be blowing soon.
2 comments:
The dangers of specialisation ?
Could 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.
A new article says that Mt. Baker should be blowing soon.
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