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A subterminal radial fissure eruption on Mt. Etna

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Der Verfasser beschreibt den subterminalen Radialspaltenausbruch des Ätnas im Februar 1964 und fügt eine chemische Analyse der geförderten Lava bei.

Abstract

The author describes a subterminal radial fissure eruption of Mt. Etna that took place in February 1964. A sketchmap and a chemical analysis of the lava are given.

Résumé

L'auteur décrit une éruption subterminale de l'Etna qui a eu lieu sur une fissure radiale en février 1964. Une carte de la région sommitale de l'Etna et une analyse chimique de la lava sont ajoutées.

Riassunto

L'autore descrive l'eruzione radiale verificatasi al cono terminale dell'Etna nel Febbraio del 1964. Dà inoltre un rilevamento schematico della zona del cratere centrale ed il chimismo della roccia.

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Автором описан химич еский состав лавы вул кана Этны, изверженной в феврале 1964 г.

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Dedicated to Professor Dr. A.Rittmann on the occasion of his 75. birthday

This study is a part of the researches, carried out with the funds of the National Research Council of the Italy under the direction of Prof. A.Ritmann.

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Sturiale, C. A subterminal radial fissure eruption on Mt. Etna. Geol Rundsch 57, 766–773 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01845362

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