DTM-Based Morphometric Analysis of Scoria Cones of the Chaîne des Puys (France)—The Classic and a New Approach

A novel sectorial approach to analyzing scoria cones in the Chaîne des Puys (France) reveals that most cones exhibit asymmetry and elongation, with lithology influencing shape more than age. This DTM-based morphometric study contrasts classic descriptors with detailed slope distributions, uncovering systematic trends in cone symmetry and morphology. While regression models show partial success in linking parameters to age, further research is needed to fully understand the relationship between lithology, shape, and symmetry.

Vörös, F., van Wyk de Vries, B., Karátson, D., & Székely, B. (2021). DTM-Based Morphometric Analysis of Scoria Cones of the Chaîne des Puys (France)—The Classic and a New Approach. Remote Sensing, 13(10), 1983. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13101983