Monitoring of Some Selected Mud Volcanoes of Southern Taiwan

Monitoring of Some Selected Mud Volcanoes of Southern Taiwan

In the present study some mud volcanoes in Kaohsiung (Mao-Tao-San mud volcano) and Pingtung (Wan-Dan mud volcano) areas were selected. The selected mud volcanoes are located above the mud diaper system in southern Taiwan. Different sampling techniques were used to collect samples in and around the said mud volcanoes. Based on eruption and water radon observed data at Mao-Tao-Sen we have proposed that the well no. 2 and well no 3(B) radon variation shows opposite trend to each other and can used as behavior model for the area. Long term investigation will be needed to understand the relationship of mud volcanoes eruption cycle with gas composition variations. It will also help to understand their relationship with tectonic activities in the region.