@article{fdi:010053633, title = {{I}nfluence of pre-existing volcanic edifice geometry on caldera formation}, author = {{P}inel, {V}irginie}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{V}olcanic edifice construction at the {E}arth's surface significantly modifies the stress field within the underlying crust with two main implications for caldera formation. {F}irst, tensile rupture at the {E}arth's surface is favored at the periphery, which enables ring fault formation. {S}econd, edifice formation amplifies the amount of pressure decrease occurring within a magma reservoir before the eruption stops. {T}aking into account both of these effects, caldera formation can be initiated during a central eruption of a preexisting volcano even when assuming elastic behaviour for the surrounding crust. {P}roviding the roof aspect ratio is small enough, conditions for caldera formation by reservoir withdrawal can be reached whatever the reservoir shape is. {H}owever ring fault initiation is easier for laterally elongated reservoirs. {C}itation: {P}inel, {V}. (2011), {I}nfluence of pre-existing volcanic edifice geometry on caldera formation, {G}eophys. {R}es. {L}ett., 38, {L}11305, doi: 10.1029/2011{GL}047900.}, keywords = {}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{G}eophysical {R}esearch {L}etters}, volume = {38}, numero = {}, pages = {{L}11305}, ISSN = {0094-8276}, year = {2011}, DOI = {10.1029/2011gl047900}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010053633}, }