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The structure and emplacement of cinder cone fields. An overview by Richard Fletcher.

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1 The structure and emplacement of cinder cone fields. An overview by Richard Fletcher

2 Study objectives Identifying differences in emplacement and structures between flank cinder cones and flat lying volcanic field cones. Flank cones studied around: Mauna Kea. Hawaii; Mt. Etna, Italy; Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Platform cones studied around: San Francisco Mtn., Arizona; Paricutin region, Mexico; Nunivak Island, Alaska.

3 Overview of Climatic conditions and ages of cones

4 Primary Study Areas

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6 Implications Lunar cones have smaller rim heights and larger basal diameters due to less gravity and atmospheric drag. Morphometeric analysis suggests the shape and size is a function of age and erosive processes. Younger cones indicate active volcanism methods (conduits and dikes).

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