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Volcanoes of the World: Large Holocene Eruptions from the Global Volcanism Program, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution

Entry ID: GVP_Holocene_Volcanoes

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Summary

Abstract: The following information was abstracted from the Global Volcanism
Program, Volcanoes of the World: Large Holocene Eruptions at:
http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/largeeruptions.cfm

This file contains a list that includes known large-volume Holocene explosive
eruptions with a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 4 or larger. Note the
dating method codes before the dates (explained using a cursor rollover), and
pay particular attention to the distinction between corrected (G) and
uncorrected (C) radiocarbon dates. Also be aware of the uncertainties of the
dates themselves (including those with a "?" indicating an unknown, but
potentially large date uncertainty). "P" and "C" VEI codes refer to plinian or
caldera-forming eruptions, respectively, of large, but unknown magnitudes.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

	N: 90.0	S: -90.0	E: 180.0	W: -180.0
Max Altitude: 6887M

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Siebert L, Simkin T.

Dataset Title: Volcanoes of the World: an Illustrated Catalog of Holocene Volcanoes and their Eruptions

Dataset Series Name: Global Volcanism Program Digital Information Series

Dataset Release Date: 2003

Dataset Release Place: Washington, D.C.

Dataset Publisher: Smithsonian Institution

Issue Identification: GVP-3

Online Resource: http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/

Paleo Temporal Coverage

Paleo Start Date: 10,000 ybp
Paleo Stop Date: 0 ybp
Chrono Unit:

PHANEROZOIC > CENOZOIC > QUATERNARY > HOLOCENE

Location Keywords

GEOGRAPHIC REGION > GLOBAL

Data Resolution

Latitude Resolution: 0.01 deg.
Longitude Resolution: 0.01 deg.
Vertical Resolution: 1 m

Science Keywords

LAND SURFACE > TOPOGRAPHY > LANDFORMS

LAND SURFACE > TOPOGRAPHY > TERRAIN ELEVATION

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

ELEVATION

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

Project

GVP > Global Volcanism Program

Quality This file lists more than 1500 volcanoes representing the Smithsonian
Institution's volcano data through 1998. Users of this data are
cautioned to note the varying useage of the word "volcano" and the
variable accuracy and certainty of techniques to determine their
age. The data are subject to change as new eruptions take place and
new geological and historical studies of older eruptions are
incorporated.

Use Constraints The Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program requests the
following when these data are used:

1) Please let us (Global Volcanism Program) know of corrections or
additions (with references or reprints if possible) that will help us
improve the data file.

2) Please acknowledge "Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism
Program" as the data source in any disseminated use of the data file.

3) We (Global Volcanism Program) would appreciate a copy of
whatever published work results from your use of the data.

Send materials by mail to "Global Volcanism Program, NHB MRC 119,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC 20560, USA"

Ancillary Keywords

TIME FRAME

VOLCANO ELEVATION

Data Set Progress

IN WORK

Originating Center

GVP_SI

Data Center

Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution

Data Center URL: http://www.volcano.si.edu/
Dataset ID: GVP_Holocene_Volcanoes

Data Center Personnel
Name: GLOBAL VOLCANISM PROGRAM Contact Address: Global Volcanism Program NHB MRC 119 Smithsonian Institution City: Washington Province or State: DC Postal Code: 20560 Country: USA

Distribution

Distribution Media: HTTP

Distribution Size: 204KB

Distribution Format: HTML

Fees: NONE

Personnel

GENE R. MAJOR

Role: DIF AUTHOR

Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov

Publications/References

Simkin, T., and Siebert, L., 1994, Volcanoes of the World, 2nd edition:
Geoscience Press in association with the Smithsonian Institution Global
Volcanism Program, Tucson AZ, 368 p., 33 illustrations, 50 color maps.
http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/

Creation and Review Dates

Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-05-18

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