Volcanic activity at Deception Island in 1967 and 1969

Eruptions, apparently associated with the caldera fault zone, have created a new island and a new 5 km fissure. Several explosive vents along the fissure caused a rift in the overlying glacier releasing a flood of water carrying ice blocks.

Details

Publication status:
Published
Author(s):
Authors: Baker, P.E., Davies, T.G., Roobol, M.J.

Date:
1 January, 1969
Journal/Source:
Nature / 224
Page(s):
553-560
Link to published article:
https://doi.org/10.1038/224553a0