The dimensions and dynamics of volcanic eruption columns

R. S. J. Sparks

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journal article Feb 01, 1986

The dimensions and dynamics of volcanic eruption columns

R. S. J. Sparks

Bulletin of Volcanology Vol. 48 No. 1 pp. 3-15 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Published: Feb 01, 1986
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R. S. J. Sparks

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R. S. J. Sparks (1986). The dimensions and dynamics of volcanic eruption columns. Bulletin of Volcanology, 48(1), 3-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01073509

The dimensions and dynamics of volcanic eruption columns

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