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Lebas, E.; Le Friant, A.; Boudon, G.; Watt, S. F. L.; Talling, P. J.; Feuillet, Nathalie; Deplus, Christine; Berndt, C.; Vardy, M. E.. |
New high-resolution multichannel seismic data (GWADASEIS-2009 and JC45/46-2010 cruises; 72 and 60 channels, respectively) combined with previous data (AGUADOMAR-1999 and CARAVAL-2002; 6 and 24 channels, respectively) allow a detailed investigation of mass-wasting processes around the volcanic island of Montserrat in the Lesser Antilles. Seven submarine deposits have sources on the flanks of Montserrat, while three are related to the nearby Kahouanne submarine volcanoes. The most voluminous deposit (similar to 20 km(3)) within the Bouillante-Montserrat half-graben has not been described previously and is probably related to a flank instability of the Centre Hills Volcano on Montserrat, while other events are related to the younger South Soufriere... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Debris avalanches; Flank collapse; Submarine slope failure; Montserrat; Lesser Antilles. |
Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00200/31100/29510.pdf |
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