Volcanoes Sound-Off on the Life-Cycles of Eruptions
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 15:01
in Earth & Climate
Volcanoes emit a broad spectrum of sonic energy. In the case of basaltic eruptions, most of that acoustical energy in the infrasound range. A new study reveals that this low-frequency sound can give scientists an enhanced understanding of the behavior of volcanoes and a tool to monitor the lifecycles of their eruptions.