AVO Geochemical Database: The Alaska Volcano Observatory geochemical database is a web based application that contains published whole-rock geochemical data for Quaternary volcanic rocks in Alaska
Cameron, C.E., Snedigar, S.F., and Nye, C.J., 2014, Alaska Volcano Observatory geochemical database: Digital Data Series DDS 8, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.Online Links:
This is a point data set.
Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.01. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.01. Latitude and longitude values are specified in decimal degrees.
The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
The ellipsoid used is GRS 80.
The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.
The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222101.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is a cooperative program of the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.
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The DGGS Volcanology Section conducts geologic studies of active volcanoes and provides this information, along with volcano monitoring observations, to both scientists and the public, in a web-based, searchable format allowing for rapid, interagency, fact-based decision making to efficiently communicate volcano hazard information and science to a worldwide audience. Alaska Volcano Observatory's geochemical database contains published whole-rock data for Quaternary volcanic rocks in Alaska, linked to geologist, publication, source volcano (where possible), and other sample and analysis metadata.
Although we have made an extensive effort to provide the best data possible for each sample and analysis-often locating little-used references and untangling changing sample nomenclatures through time-we expect that routine use of the database will still uncover some errors. We ask users to please let us know of any they might find (cheryl.cameron@alaska.gov), and to always check the original reference as the final authority. We encourage users to read database documentation (https://www.avo.alaska.edu/geochem/help.php) for a comprehensive discussion of data entry protocols.
Locations were determined based on 1) coordinate values listed on the publication, digitized from the published map, or loaded from a digital spreadsheet; 2) personal correspondence or unpublished field maps or notes provided by the originator; or 3) if no sample-specific location is available, the default location of the volcano itself. Consequently, location certainty varies considerably throughout the dataset. Users requiring highly accurate locations for their area of interest should consult the originating data source or reference to determine if the location certainty is within acceptable parameters. All locations were converted to the NAD83 coordinate system.
Development of this database is ongoing. It is our intention to update this dataset as new volcano-related geochemical data is published.
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<http://dx.doi.org/10.14509/29120> |
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