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Alaska Tephra Data, 2018

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This USGS Data Release presents major-oxide glass geochemical results from tephras erupted form Alaska volcanoes. This data set is in support of volcano hazard studies by the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) where tephra (volcanic ash) deposits are used to assess eruption frequency, magnitude, and character of eruption. These data are part of a larger effort to identify and characterize tephra deposits from Alaskan volcanoes and the data set will continue to grow (versioned) as new data are generated.

Author(s): Wallace, K. L.

Suggested Citation:
Wallace, K. L., 2018, Alaska Tephra Data, 2018 (ver. 1.0, August 2018): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9PFQGVC.

Version History:
First release: August 2018

Referenced Publication(s):

Witter, R. C., R. W. Briggs, S. E. Engelhart, G. Gelfenbaum, R. D. Koehler, A. R. Nelson, S. M. La Selle, R. Corbett, and K. L. Wallace. 2019. Evidence for frequent, large tsunamis spanning locked and creeping parts of the Aleutian megathrust. Geological Society of America Bulletin 131(5-6):707-729. doi:10.1130/B32031.1


DataID: 217 | doi:10.5066/P9PFQGVC | Date Posted Online: 2018-08-28 | Last Updated: 2020-09-11 12:52:22

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