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Tag Archives: Lava
Diamond Geyser – anatomy of a kimberlite eruption
Sorry, I can’t resist a pun. Kimberlite pipes are – geologically and economically – hugely important things. These weird features appear on maps as simple circular(ish) structures, perhaps up to a few hundred meters across. They are the vent which … Continue reading
Posted in Geology, Natural Resources, Volcanism
Tagged Diamond, Earth Sciences, Kimberlite, Lava, Magma, Science, Tanzania, Types of volcanic eruptions, Volcano
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Hazard Assessment Part 2: Volcanic flows
Yesterdays post dealt with some of the problems inherent in earthquake hazard assessment, today I’m going to focus on something a little closer to my heart – the problems in assessing volcanic risk. I will say straight away that I’m … Continue reading
