Modelling of nonstationary processes during a volcanic eruption of high-viscous gas-saturated magma (Q1382610)

The authors propose a mathematical model of volcanic eruption with a strongly viscous gas-saturated magma. Distinguished are two flow zones: bubble and gas suspension ones. The flow in each zone is described by its own system of equations. The authors investigate the system's reaction to the various types of perturbations of the stationary solution. The results of the numerical solution of the equations are discussed. In particular, it is shown that the pressure jump in the eruption center generates an intensive fluctuation of the magma expenditure in the crater. For a sinusoidal high-frequency pressure change in the eruption center, the fluctuations are intensively damped and the magma expenditure remains constant on the surface.