@article{fdi:010079544, title = {{I}nsights into the recurrent energetic eruptions that drive {A}wu, among the deadliest volcanoes on {E}arth}, author = {{B}ani, {P}hilipson and {K}ristianto, and {K}unrat, {S}. and {S}yahbana, {D}. {K}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{T}he little-known {A}wu volcano ({S}angihe {I}slands, {I}ndonesia) is among the deadliest, with a cumulative death toll of 11 048. {I}n less than 4 centuries, 18 eruptions were recorded, including two {VEI} 4 and three {VEI} 3 eruptions with worldwide impacts. {T}he regional geodynamic setting is controlled by a divergent-double-subduction collision and an arc-arc collision. {I}n that context, the slab stalls in the mantle, undergoes an increase in temperature, and becomes prone to melting, a process that sustained the magmatic supply. {A}wu also has the particularity of hosting alternatively and simultaneously a lava dome and a crater lake throughout its activity. {T}he lava dome passively erupted through the crater lake and induced strong water evaporation from the crater. {A} conduit plug associated with this dome emplacement subsequently channeled the gas emission to the crater wall. {H}owever, with the lava dome cooling, the high annual rainfall eventually reconstituted the crater lake and created a hazardous situation on {A}wu. {I}ndeed with a new magma injection, rapid pressure buildup may pulverize the conduit plug and the lava dome, allowing lake water injection and subsequent explosive water-magma interaction. {T}he past vigorous eruptions are likely induced by these phenomena, possible scenarios for future events.}, keywords = {{INDONESIE} ; {SANGIHE} {ILES} ; {AWU} {VOLCAN}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{N}atural {H}azards and {E}arth {S}ystem {S}ciences}, volume = {20}, numero = {8}, pages = {2119--2132}, ISSN = {1561-8633}, year = {2020}, DOI = {10.5194/nhess-20-2119-2020}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010079544}, }