Snake River Plain, Idaho: Representative of a new category of volcanism
Journal Article
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· J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)
Studies of the volcanic geology of the Snake River Plain, Idaho, and comparison with other basaltic regions suggest a new category of volcanic activity, termed basaltic plains volcanism. Typified by the Snake River Plain, this style of volcanism is intermediate between basaltic flood (or plateau) eruptions and Hawaiian volcanism. Characteristics that are common to both Hawaiian and plains volcanism are: multiple lava flow units which erupt primarily from point sources, formation of low shields, and frequent emplacement through lava tubes channels. Characteristics that are common to both flood basalts and plains volcanism are: high volume flows, vents aligned along rift zones, and planar surfaces. The recognition of plains in other areas provides a means to interpret the style of eruption and volcanic history.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Geology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85281
- OSTI ID:
- 6866314
- Journal Information:
- J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States) Vol. 87:B4; ISSN JGREA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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