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  Volcanic particle aggregation in explosive eruption columns. Part II: Numerical experiments

Textor, C., Graf, H.-F., Herzog, M., Oberhuber, J. M., Rose, W. I., & Ernst, G. G. J. (2006). Volcanic particle aggregation in explosive eruption columns. Part II: Numerical experiments. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 150, 378-394.

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Textor, C.1, Author           
Graf, Hans-F.1, Author           
Herzog, Michael1, Author           
Oberhuber, Josef M., Author
Rose, William I., Author
Ernst, G. G. J., Author
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 Abstract: The goal of this paper is to determine the parameters that control the aggregation efficiency and the growth rate of volcanic particles within the eruption column. Numerical experiments are performed with the plume model ATHAM (Active Tracer High resolution Atmospheric Model). In this study we employ the parameterizations described in a companion paper (this issue). The presence of hydrometeors promotes the aggregation of ash particles, which strongly increases their fall velocities and thus their environmental impact. The tephra mass is about two orders of magnitude greater than that of hydrometeors during typical Plinian eruptions without interaction of external water. Ice is highly dominant in comparison to liquid water (N99% by mass). This is caused by the fast column rise (N100 m s 1 on average) to very cold altitudes. Most particles occur in the form of frozen aggregates with low ice content. The collection efficiency is governed by the availability of hydrometeors acting as adhesives at the particlesT surface in our study, and wet ash particles have a higher sticking capacity than icy ones. Therefore, aggregation is fastest during the eruption within the column when limited regions of liquid water exist and when particle concentrations are very high (of the order of 105 cm 3). Increased humidity in the background atmosphere generally leads to enhanced ice formation, but shows only a weak influence on the aggregation process. First sensitivity studies showed, however, a significant increase of the liquid water fraction when considering salinity effects. The availability of water or ice at the particles’ surfaces is also governed by the surface properties, the porosity and permeability of ash, which are not well established to date. Particle growth is significantly enhanced for greater differences in the sizes and fall velocities among particles, as gravitational capture becomes more efficient. Our experiments indicate a major influence of the erupted particle size distribution. First sensitivity studies show that electrostatic forces result in a significant enhancement of aggregated particles. The present exploratory study provides new insights into the sensitivity of the ash aggregation process to a number of key parameters. Our results indicate the need of further constraining particle composition, size, porosity, permeability, and surface properties at low temperatures by in situ observations in the laboratory and in the field. In addition further research on electrostatic aggregation would be desirable.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2006-02
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