Abstract

Pyroclastic flows represent the most hazardous events of explosive volcanism, one striking example being the famous historical eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii (AD 79). Much of our knowledge of the mechanics of pyroclastic flows comes from theoretical models and numerical simulations. Valuable data are also stored in the geological record of past eruptions, including the particles contained in pyroclastic deposits, but the deposit characteristics are rarely used for quantifying the destructive potential of pyroclastic flows. By means of experiments, we validate a model that is based on data from pyroclastic deposits. The model allows the reconstruction of the current's fluid-dynamic behaviour. Model results are consistent with measured values of dynamic pressure in the experiments, and allow the quantification of the damage potential of pyroclastic flows.

Autore Pugliese

• Mele Daniela , Dellino Pierfrancesco , Sulpizio Roberto

Tutti gli autori

• MELE D.;DELLINO P.;SULPIZIO R.

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Anno di pubblicazione

2010

ISSN

0012-821X

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Numero di citazioni Wos

25

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Numero di citazioni Scopus

28

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