The Solfatara Magmatic-Hydrothermal System: Geochemistry, Geothermometry and Geobarometry of Fumarolic Fluids

This book presents innovative gas-geothermometers and geobarometers for estimating temperatures and pressures at depth below the Solfatara volcano. It includes methane and carbon monoxide treatments, reaction kinetics, and a dataset from 1983 to 2020. The book is valuable for scientists studying gas geochemistry, geothermometry, and geobarometry for volcanic surveillance and risk mitigation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 375 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book presents innovative gas-geothermometers and geobarometers that are essential for estimating the increasing temperatures and pressures at depth below the Solfatara volcano due to its ongoing unrest. The book introduces new gas geoindicators that can be used up to approximately 1000°C and 3 kbar, specifically tailored for Solfatara fluids. The innovations include treating methane separately from carbon monoxide, considering deviations from ideal gas behavior, and accounting for reaction kinetics. The book's applicability extends beyond Solfatara, making it a valuable case history for volcanic surveillance and risk mitigation. The comprehensive dataset spanning from 1983 to 2020, with frequent sampling, provides valuable insights into gas geochemistry and geothermometry. The book's gas geoindicators can be applied to other similar volcanic systems, making it a valuable resource for scientists studying gas geochemistry, geothermometry, and geobarometry.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030984731
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022