Chronology and dynamics of a large silicic magmatic system: Central Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand

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Research Article| January 01, 1995 Chronology and dynamics of a large silicic magmatic system: Central Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand B. F. Houghton; B. F. Houghton 1Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences, Wairakei Research Center, Private Bag 2000, Taupo, New Zealand Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar C. J. N. Wilson; C. J. N. Wilson 1Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences, Wairakei Research Center, Private Bag 2000, Taupo, New Zealand Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar M. O. McWilliams; M. O. McWilliams 2Department of Geophysics, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar M. A. Lanphere; M. A. Lanphere 3U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California 94025 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar S. D. Weaver; S. D. Weaver 4Department of Geology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar R. M. Briggs; R. M. Briggs 5Department of Earth Sciences, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar M. S. Pringle M. S. Pringle 3U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California 94025 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1995) 23 (1): 13–16. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1995)023<0013:CADOAL>2.3.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation B. F. Houghton, C. J. N. Wilson, M. O. McWilliams, M. A. Lanphere, S. D. Weaver, R. M. Briggs, M. S. Pringle; Chronology and dynamics of a large silicic magmatic system: Central Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Geology 1995;; 23 (1): 13–16. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1995)023<0013:CADOAL>2.3.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract The central Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand is a region of intense Quaternary silicic volcanism accompanying rapid extension of continental crust. At least 34 caldera-forming ignimbrite eruptions have produced a complex sequence of relatively short-lived, nested, and/or overlapping volcanic centers over 1.6 m.y. Silicic volcanism at Taupo is similar to the Yellowstone system in size, longevity, thermal flux, and magma output rate. However, Taupo contrasts with Yellowstone in the exceptionally high frequency, but small size, of caldera-forming eruptions. This contrast reflects the thin, rifted nature of the crust, which precludes the development of long-term magmatic cycles at Taupo. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.