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  • Geophysics
  • Volcanology
  • Atmospheric Science

Background:

  • Volcanic lightning detection aids volcano monitoring, providing data on eruption onset, source parameters, and ash cloud movement.
  • The specific influence of varying eruptive styles on charge generation and electrical discharges within eruption columns remains poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between electrical activity and eruptive styles during the 2021 Tajogaite eruption.
  • To identify the primary electrification mechanisms responsible for volcanic lightning.

Main Methods:

  • Continuous monitoring of electrical activity using an electrostatic lightning detector during the Tajogaite eruption.
  • Analysis of the correlation between electrical discharge patterns and observed changes in eruption style.

Main Results:

  • Silicate particle charging was identified as the dominant mechanism for electrification throughout the eruption.
  • The type of electrical activity observed was strongly linked to the explosive eruption style.
  • Electrical discharge rates fluctuated, likely influenced by changes in mass eruption rate and/or eruptive style.

Conclusions:

  • Volcanic lightning provides valuable insights into the dynamic evolution of explosive volcanic activity.
  • Electrostatic monitoring can potentially offer near real-time information on volcanic eruption processes.
  • Understanding the link between electrical activity and eruption style enhances volcano hazard assessment.