A full description of the database can be found in this open-access article:
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For information about how FlowDat has been used for model input parameter selection, see the following reference list:
Ogburn, S. E., & Calder, E. S. (2017). The relative effectiveness of empirical and physical models for simulating the dense undercurrent of pyroclastic flows under different emplacement conditions. Frontiers in Earth science, 5, 83. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2017.00083
We use volcano data from the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP) Volcanoes of the World database. We defer to GVP volcano and feature names where possible and use GVP volcano numbers. In the advanced search menu, users can search for maps based on a variety of volcano characteristics from the GVP database, including activity epoch, primary rock type, volcano type (morphology), tectonic setting, maximum VEI, and nearby population.
About Us
The following people have contributed to the FlowDat Volcanic Mass Flow Database:
- Dr. Sarah Ogburn, USAID/USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program: Database development and population, project planning and collaboration, and website content creation
- Prof. Eliza Calder, University of Edinburgh: Collaboration and data collection for Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat.
- Dr. Sylvain Charbonnier, University of South Florida: Collaboration and data collection
Using the Database
The database can be searched using a basic search or an advanced search, which searches a multitude of collected flow data, such as flow type, date, location, volume, and runout length. Flows can also be searched using volcano characteristics from the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP) Volcanoes of the World database such as activity epoch, primary rock type, volcano type, tectonic setting, maximum VEI, and nearby population.
Flows can also be browsed by volcano or country, or explored geographically on the Global Volcano Map, which uses GVP volcano coordinates.
Descriptions of these searchable property types are explained on the Flow Properties topic pages.
Citations and Copyright
Reference article citation:
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General database and website citation:
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Individual flows:
Individual flow citations can be found on the map information pages.
Volcano data:
Flows are searchable by a variety of volcano characteristics from the Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP) Volcanoes of the World database, including activity epoch, primary rock type, volcano type, tectonic setting, maximum VEI, and nearby population. The citation for GVP volcano data is:
Global Volcanism Program, 2013. Volcanoes of the World, v. 4.9.2 (10 Dec 2020). Venzke, E (ed.). Smithsonian Institution. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.VOTW4-2013.
