Frequency-magnitude distribution of earthquakes at Etna volcano unravels critical stress changes along magma pathways

oleh: Marco Firetto Carlino, Luciano Scarfì, Flavio Cannavò, Graziella Barberi, Domenico Patanè, Mauro Coltelli

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2022-03-01

Deskripsi

Stress concentration zones along magma pathways may locally vary the slope of the frequency-magnitude distribution of earthquakes and temporarily inhibit the occurrence of large eruptions, according to an analysis of the seismicity of Mount Etna between 2005 and 2019.