An Overview of the Volcanism and Tectonics of Italy Posted by agimarc on 2022-01-15 Posted in: Europe, Volcanoes. Tagged: Apennines, Campi Flegrei, eastern Mediterranian, Etna, Italy, Monte Vulture, slab rollback, slab tear, Vesuvio. 13 Comments Stromboli. Image courtesy ZME Science, Mihai Andrei, Apr 2019 Continue Reading Advertisement
The Cotacachi – Cuicocha Volcanic Complex, Ecuador Posted by agimarc on 2021-09-15 Posted in: America C & S, Volcanoes. Tagged: Andesite, Caldera, Carnegie Ridge, Cotacachi, Cuicocha, Dacite, Dome, limnic, slab tear. 5 Comments Cuicocha caldera with visible domes. Eroded Cotacachi volcano lies to the north. Image taken looking north. Image courtesy Patricio Ramon, 2003 via Smithsonian GVP Continue Reading
The Michoacán – Guanajuato Volcanic Field, Mexico Posted by agimarc on 2018-02-22 Posted in: America N, Eruptions-historic, Eruptions-present. Tagged: Andesite, Basalt, cinder, Jorullo, maar, Metate, Mexico, Paricutin, scoria, shield, slab tear, stratovolcano, Tancitaro, volcanic field. 12 Comments Paricutin volcano, lava flow and buried church. http://www.amusingplanet.com/2014/08/paricutin-volcano-that-grew-out-of.html Continue Reading