Sample: Froese_2005_unnamed_tephra
Sample ID: |
Froese_2005_unnamed_tephra [1] |
Station ID: |
Paradise_Hill |
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Volcano: |
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Eruption: |
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Collector: |
Westgate, J. A. |
Date sampled: |
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Sample type 1: |
Tephra Fall |
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Text Description: |
Occurs (with Dago Hill tephra) in the uppermost few metres of the UWC gravel exposed along the north pit wall. Crystal-rich with abundant hornblende, plagioclase, and FeTi oxides and minor amounts of hypersthene, apatite and zircon. Mostly highly inflated pumice, although some chunky glass of low vesicularity is present. |
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References Cited
Froese, D.G, Westgate, J.A., and Alloway, B.V., (eds.), 2005, Field trip guide for the International Field Conference and Workshop on Tephrochronology and Volcanism: Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Science Report 2005/26, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada, July 31-August 8, 2005, 132 p.