Crustal deformation and source models of the Yellowstone volcanicfield from geodetic data
Geodetic observations, comprised of InterferometricSynthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), Global Positioning System (GPS). andleveling measurements, are used to infer volume change in the subsurfaceassociated with the Yellowstone volcanic system. We find that existingfaults play a significant role in controlling subsurface volume increasesand decreases due to fluid migration within the volcanic system. Forexample, subsidence from 1992 to 1995 appears to be associated withvolume changes below the Elephant Back fault zone and a north-southtrending fault which cuts across the caldera. Furthermore, we are able toimage an episode of magma intrusion near the northern edge of the calderawhich parallels and is adjacent to the north trending volume decrease.The primary intrusion occurred between 1996 and 2000, though theintrusion appears to have continnued, shallowed, and changed shapebetween 2000 and 2001. There is evidence that the intrusive activityaffected extensional fauts to the north of the caldera.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE. Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency andRenewable Solar and Renewable Resource Technologies
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-05CH11231
- OSTI ID:
- 918920
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-61514; JGREA2; R&D Project: G32634; BnR: EB4005010; TRN: US200819%%497
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 112; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: 2007; ISSN 0148-0227
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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