Description
The process by which magma and its associated gases are extruded onto the Earth's surface and into the atmosphere through a vent or fissure. Volcanic emissions may include lava, pyroclastic material (volcanic ash) and gases.
Category
Category of FEP
Sub-category
Sub-category of FEP
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
FEP Effects
Description of FEP Effects
Volcanism in the vicinity of the GDF will not affect the GDF safety functions, but will have a major impact on the biosphere (agriculture, etc. due to effects on soils and aquifer), e.g. may result in depopulation and/or import of food from further afield, resulting in reduced doses. Below-ground effects associated with volcanism are covered under the Magmatism FEP (FEP 34).
Reference(s)
References Relevant to FEP
ER-184_I2 RD&D Plan
NEA TN2 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA TN2 List of Proposed IFEP Revisions [NEA/RWM/R(2013)8]