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PDCD-DAT - a global database of pyroclastic density current deposit field data.

Joshua Brown1,2, Rebecca Williams1, Sarah Ogburn3

  • 1School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, UK.

Journal of Applied Volcanology
|May 13, 2026
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A new global database, PDCD-DAT, compiles pyroclastic density current deposit data. This resource aids in understanding volcanic hazards and improving predictive models for pyroclastic density currents.

Keywords:
DatabaseDepositGrain size dataPyroclastic density currentSedimentary structuresVolcanic hazardVolcano

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Area of Science:

  • Volcanology
  • Geology
  • Earth Science

Background:

  • Pyroclastic density currents are significant volcanic hazards.
  • Analyzing their deposits is crucial for understanding dynamics and hazard assessment.
  • Existing data is fragmented, hindering comprehensive analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create PDCD-DAT, a global database of pyroclastic density current deposit characteristics.
  • To provide a comprehensive resource for researchers studying volcanic hazards.
  • To facilitate improved modeling and hazard assessment of pyroclastic density currents.

Main Methods:

  • Compiled data from 85 peer-reviewed publications.
  • Included quantitative (grain size, density, thickness) and qualitative (structures, lithofacies) data.
  • Integrated data from 97 eruptions across 55 volcanoes globally.

Main Results:

  • PDCD-DAT contains detailed information on 214 depositional units.
  • The database covers eruptions from VEI 1 to 8.
  • Examples demonstrate applications in model validation and hazard metric estimation.

Conclusions:

  • PDCD-DAT is a valuable tool for enhancing pyroclastic density current modeling.
  • The database improves hazard prediction and understanding of deposit-dynamics relationships.
  • Future expansion is planned through community contributions.