Problems with an in-vent column collapse model for the emplacement of massive volcaniclastic kimberlite. A discussion of 'In-vent column collapse as an alternative model for massive volcaniclastic kimberlite emplacement: An example from the Fox kimberlite, Ekati Diamond Mine, NWT, Canada' by Porritt et al. [J. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res. 174, 90-102]

Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research

Volumn 178, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 847-850

  Brown, R J ^a   Field, M ^a   Gernon, T ^a   Gilbertson, M ^a   Sparks, R S J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

column collapse; kimberlites; vent processes

Indexed keywords

COLLAPSE; COLUMN; EMPLACEMENT; HYDROTHERMAL VENT; KIMBERLITE; VOLCANICLASTIC DEPOSIT;

CANADA; EKATI MINE; NORTH AMERICA; NORTHWEST TERRITORIES;

EID: 57049174425     PISSN: 03770273     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2008.06.002     Document Type: Note

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