Journal
NATURAL HAZARDS
Volume 39, Issue 3, Pages 381-393Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11069-005-6128-8
Keywords
flank-collapse; debris avalanche; Soufriere volcano; Guadeloupe; Lesser Antilles; numerical simulation; hazards
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The past history of recurrent flank collapses of la Soufriere volcano of Guadeloupe, its structure, its well-developed hydrothermal system and the current activity constitute factors that could promote a future flank collapse, particularly in the case of a significant increase of activity, with or without shallow magmatic input. To address the hazards associated with such a collapse, we model the emplacement of the debris avalanche generated by a flank-collapse event in 1,250 BC (3,100 years B.P.). We use a finite-difference grain-flow model solving mass and momentum conservation equations that are depth-averaged over the slide thickness, and a Coulomb-type friction law with a variable basal (minimum) friction angle. Using the parameter values determined from this simulation, we then simulate the debris avalanche which could be generated by a potential collapse of the present lava dome. We then discuss the region which could be affected by such a future collapse, and additional associated hazards of concern.
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