期刊
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
卷 590, 期 -, 页码 838-842出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.02.230
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Volcanic ash particles; Microscopy; Confocal
We present initial results from a novel high resolution confocal microscopy study of the 3D surface structure of volcanic ash particles from two recent explosive basaltic eruptions, Eyjafjallajokull (2010) and Grimsvotn (2011), in Iceland. The majority of particles imaged are less than 100 mu m in size and include PM(10)s, known to be harmful to humans if inhaled. Previous studies have mainly used 2D microscopy to examine volcanic particles. The aim of this study was to test the potential of 3D laser scanning confocal microscopy as a reliable analysis tool for these materials and if so to what degree high resolution surface and volume data could be obtained that would further aid in their classification. First results obtained using an Olympus LEXT scanning confocal microscope with a x 50 and x 100 objective lens are highly encouraging. They reveal a range of discrete particle types characterised by sharp or concave edges consistent with explosive formation and sudden rupture of magma. Initial surface area/volume ratios are given that may prove useful in subsequent modelling of damage to aircraft engines and human tissue where inhalation has occurred. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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