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<p>Explosive volcanic eruptions are a major geo-hazard. Given the energetic nature of eruptive processes, direct observation is limited, making the study of deposits and pyroclast textures essential for understanding eruption dynamics. Experimental constraints therefore&#xa0;provide a vital contribution to improving hazard assessment. We performed tumbling experiments using pumice lapilli from the Laacher See eruption (Eifel, Germany) to investigate ash generation and pyroclast shape evolution. Before and after each experimental step, samples were sieved, and the volume and four morphological parameters (axial ratio, convexity, form factor, solidity) of 100 clasts were measured. Most shape change happened before the first 15 min (first experimental step) and produced up to 48 wt.% ash. We frame our analysis in terms of effective relaxation timescales, whereby pyroclasts display a decelerating rate of shape change towards a time-invariant morphology. This quantification of the susceptibility of porous pyroclasts to changes enhances our understanding of transport processes from clast generation to sedimentation.</p>

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Shape evolution of pumice during granular flow

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    2025年11月21日

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  • Carolina Figueiredo,
  • Ulrich Kueppers,
  • Luiz Pereira,
  • Lisa Depauli,
  • Sarp Esenyel,
  • Donald B. Dingwell

摘要

Explosive volcanic eruptions are a major geo-hazard. Given the energetic nature of eruptive processes, direct observation is limited, making the study of deposits and pyroclast textures essential for understanding eruption dynamics. Experimental constraints therefore provide a vital contribution to improving hazard assessment. We performed tumbling experiments using pumice lapilli from the Laacher See eruption (Eifel, Germany) to investigate ash generation and pyroclast shape evolution. Before and after each experimental step, samples were sieved, and the volume and four morphological parameters (axial ratio, convexity, form factor, solidity) of 100 clasts were measured. Most shape change happened before the first 15 min (first experimental step) and produced up to 48 wt.% ash. We frame our analysis in terms of effective relaxation timescales, whereby pyroclasts display a decelerating rate of shape change towards a time-invariant morphology. This quantification of the susceptibility of porous pyroclasts to changes enhances our understanding of transport processes from clast generation to sedimentation.