How to stop or slow down lava flows

R.D. Schuiling

International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 2008, vol. 8, issue 3, 282-285

Abstract: It is proposed to use the strongly endothermic dissociation reactions of common carbonate rocks to rapidly cool lava flows, in order to prevent them from destroying human habitations.

Keywords: lava cooling; endothermic reactions; lava flows; lava tubes; ophicalcite; volcanic hazards; carbonate rocks; volcanoes. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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