Conference Abstracts

Rojas F., Polacci M., Biagioli E., Bonechi B., La Spina G., Evans E., Romero E.J., Neave D., Basualto D. (2026). Combining 3D vesicle textural analysis and numerical modelling of magma ascent to understand eruptive style transitions at Villarrica volcano (Chile). EGU General Assembly, 3-8 May, Vienna (Austria). Talk.

Bonechi B.*,  Polacci M., Burton M., Brooker R., Arzilli F., Lahera E., Prat A., Hazemann J., La Spina G., Biagioli E., Cordonnier B., Atwood R., Marussi S., Lee P. (2025). A New X-ray Transparent Internally Heated Pressure Vessel for High-Pressure and High-Temperature in-situ view experiments”. 62nd EHPRG conference, Manchester (UK). 1-5 September. Invited talk.

Bonechi B.* (2025). Advancing in-situ observations of magmatic processes: development of an X-ray Transparent Internally Heated Pressure Vessel for High-Pressure, High-Temperature synchrotron imaging. IAVCEI Scientific Assembly, Geneva (Switzerland), 29 June-4 July 2025. Invited talk. 

Bonechi B.*., Polacci M., Arzilli F., La Spina G., Hazemann J., Brooker R., Atwood R., Marussi S., Lee P., Burton M. (2025). Direct observation of vesiculation dynamics in basaltic magmas via in-situ X-ray radiography. IAVCEI Scientific Assembly, Geneva (Switzerland), 29 June-4 July. Poster

Arzilli F., Polacci M., La Spina G., Di Genova D., Bamber E., Brooker R., Torres-Orozco R., Bonechi B., Mollo S., Llewellin E., Neave D., Hartley M., Le Gall N., Atwood R., Lee P.D., Burton M. (2025). 4D crystallisation and dissolution kinetics in hydrous basaltic magmas: implications for dynamics of volcanic processes. IAVCEI Scientific Assembly, Geneva (Switzerland), 29 June-4 July. Talk

Bonechi B.*., Arzilli F., Polacci M., Fabbrizio A., La Spina G., Michailidou E., Hazemann J., Brooker R., Biagioli E., Atwood R., Di Genova D., Abeykoon S., Almeev R., Neave D., Burton M. (2025). The Role of Superheating in Controlling Crystallization Kinetics: Insights from the 2021Tajogaite Eruption. IAVCEI Scientific Assembly, Geneva (Switzerland), 29 June-4 July. Poster 

Rojas F., Polacci M., Romero E.J., Bonechi B., Biagioli E., Neave D. (2025). Textural evolution of pyroclastic products of the Villarrica volcano between 2015- 2024: insights into its eruptive style transitions. IAVCEI Scientific Assembly, Geneva (Switzerland), 29 June-4 July. Poster   

Subbaraman R.*, Hartley M.E., Polacci M., Bonechi B., Pappalardo L., Buono G., Neave D.A. (2025). 3D Insights into the Dynamics of Icelandic Crystal Mush. VMSG-MDSG Conference, Trinity College Dublin, United Kingdom, 6-8 January. Talk. 

Bonechi B.*, Polacci M., Arzilli F., La Spina G., Hazemann J-L., Brooker R., Atwood R., Marussi S., Lee P., Burton M. (2024). Novel insights into dynamics and timescales of vesiculation in basaltic magmas by in situ HP-HT X-ray synchrotron radiography experiments. VI Rittmann Conference, Catania (Italy), 18-20 September. Talk. 

Bonechi B.*, Polacci M., Arzilli F., La Spina G., Hazemann J-L., Brooker R., Biagioli E., Atwood R., Marussi S., Lee P., Wogelius R., Fellowes J., Burton M. (2024). Direct observation of magma degassing and crystallisation via HP-HT X-ray transparent Internally Heated Pressure Vessel (IHPV). 1st International Conference of the IAVCEI Commission on Volcanic & Igneous Plumbing Systems, Liverpool (United Kingdom), 18-20 June . Talk. 

Subbaraman R.*, Hartley M.E., Bonechi B., Polacci M., Pappalardo L., Buono G., Neave D.A. (2024). Icelandic Nodules – Windows into Actively Evolving Mush Systems. 1st International Conference of the IAVCEI Commission on Volcanic & Igneous Plumbing Systems, Liverpool (United Kingdom), 18-20 June. Poster. 

Bonechi B.*, Polacci M., Arzilli F., La Spina G., Hazemann J-L., Brooker R., Biagioli E., Atwood R., Marussi S., Lee P., Burton M. (2024.). Direct observation of degassing and crystallisation of magma via HP-HT X-ray transparent Internally Heated Pressure Vessel. Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group Conference, Bristol (United Kingdom), 3-5 January. Talk. 

Subbaraman R.*, Polacci M., Bonechi B., Pappalardo L., Buono G., Hartley M.E., Neave D.A. (2024). Imaging and visualising mesoscale 3D mush textures. Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group Conference, Bristol (United Kingdom), 3-5 January 2024. Poster. 

Palummo F.*, Perinelli C., Bonechi B., Misiti V., Scarlato P., Gaeta M (2023). Experimental studies of interaction between mantle-derived magmas and wall rocks at deep crustal levels. Goldschmidt Conference, 9-14 July, Lyon, France. 

Bonechi B.*, Polacci M., Arzilli F., La Spina G., Hazemann J-L., Burton M., Brooker R., Atwood R., Marussi S., Lee P. (2023). Novel insights into dynamics and timescales of vesiculation in basaltic magmas: the contribution of synchrotron X-ray radiography. IAVCEI, Rotorua (New Zeland), 30 January-3 February. Talk.

Biagioli E.*, La Spina G., Polacci M., Romero J.E., Bonechi B., Burton M., de' Michieli Vitturi M. (2023). Numerical modelling integrated with field observations and analytical studies to assess eruptive style transitions at basaltic volcanoes. IAVCEI, Rotorua (New Zeland), 30 January-3 February 2023.  Talk

Brooker R.*, Louvel M., Testemale D., Hazemamm J-L., Prat E., Lahera E., Min S., Slodczyk A., Arzilli F., Bonechi B., Polacci M., La Spina G., Burton M. (2023). An internally-heated pressure vessel for in situ observation of magmas; A window into sub-volcanic processes. IAVCEI, Rotorua (New Zeland), 30 January-3 February. 

Bonechi B.*, Polacci M., Arzilli F., La Spina G., Hazemann J-L., Burton M., Brooker R., Atwood R., Marussi S., Lee P. (2023). Insights into dynamics and timescales of vesiculation in basaltic magmas via synchrotron X-ray radiography. Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group Conference, London (United Kingdom), 4-6 January 2023. Talk.

Bonechi B.*, Polacci M., Stagno V., Arzilli F., La Spina G., Hrubiak R., Perinelli C., Gaeta M, Burton M. (2022). Novel insights into dynamics and timescales of volcanic processes from magma storage at deep crustal levels to eruption: the contribution of synchrotron X-ray diffraction, radiography and computed microtomography. V Conferenza Rittmann, Catania (Italy), 29 September – 1 October, Abstract Volume, p. 94. Talk.

Bonechi B.*, Stagno V., Kono Y., Hrubiak R., Ziberna L., Andreozzi G.B, Perinelli C., Gaeta M. (2022).  Viscosity measurements of magmas in the Earth’s upper mantle: constraints on rates and ascent timescales of a primitive alkaline basalt. Goldschmidt Conference, 10-15 July, Honolulu, Hawaii (USA). Keynote talk.

Stopponi V*., Bonechi B., Hrubiak R., Misiti V., Perinelli C., Gaeta M., Nazzari M., Scarlato P., Stagno V. (2021). Experimental viscosity measurements of basaltic and picritic melts at pressures and temperatures of the Earth’s upper mantle. European Mineralogical Conference, 29 August – 3 September. Talk.  

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M., Fabbrizio A., Petrelli M. & Strnad L. (2021) The role of the crystallization kinetics on trace element partitioning between clinopyroxene and K-basaltic melts: investigation on a primitive composition from the Campi Flegrei Volcanic district (Italy). EMPG-XVII, Potsdam, 1-3 March. Talk.

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M., Fabbrizio A., Petrelli M. & Strnad L. (2020) Trace Element Partitioning between Clinopyroxene and Alkali Basaltic Melts: Investigation at High Pressure on a Composition from the Campi Flegrei Volcanic District (Italy). Goldschmidt Virtual Conference, 21-26 June. Talk.

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M., Tecchiato V., Fabbrizio A. (2020). Experimental time constraints on the kinetic and chemistry of amphibole at deep crustal levels. EGU Virtual General Assembly, Vienna (Austria), 3-8 May. Talk.

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M. (2020). Clinopyroxene growth and dissolution rate: constraints on the deep level ascent rate of a K-basaltic magma from the Campi Flegrei Volcanic District. III Conferenza Rittmann, Catania (Italy), 12-14 February, Abstract Volume. Talk.

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M. (2019). Clinopyroxene Growth and Dissolution Rates: High-Pressure Investigation on a Primitive Alkaline Basalt from the Campi Flegrei Volcanic District (South Italy). Goldschmidt Conference, Barcelona (Spain), 18-23 August, Abstract Book. Talk.

Stagno V*., Stopponi V., Kono Y., Romano C., Poe B.T., Lupi S., D'Arco A., Hrubiak R., Scarlato P., Bonechi B., Perinelli C., Gaeta M. & Manning C.E. (2019). Viscosity and Atomic Structure of CO2-bearing Magmas in the Earth’s Interior. Goldschmidt Conference, Barcelona (Spain), 18-23 August, Abstract Book. Talk. 

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M., Stagno V. (2019). Clinopyroxene growth rate: experimental investigation at crustal-mantle boundary level in an alkaline basalt from the Campi Flegrei Volcanic District (South Italy). Abstracts Volume 3a Conferenza RITTMANN Giovani Ricercatori, Rome 30th January-1st February, Misc. INGV, 45: 19. Talk.

Bonechi B*., Stagno V., Kono Y., Ziberna L., Perinelli C., Gaeta M. (2018). Rheology of primitive alkaline basalts: constraints on the pre-eruptive system of Campi Flegrei (Naples, Italy). EMPG Clermont Ferrand (France) 17-21 June; 16th International Conference on Experimental Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry, Abstract Volume, p.10. Talk.

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M., Granati F.S., Stagno V., Freda C., D’Antonio M. (2018). Experimental constraints on alkali mobility in the Campi Flegrei magmatic system. Conference Cities on Volcanoes 10, Napoli (Italy), 2-7 September. Miscellanea INGV Abstract Volume, p. 337. Poster.

Bonechi B*., Stagno V., Kono Y., Ziberna L., Perinelli C., Gaeta M. (2018). Viscosity of alkaline basalts at high pressure: constraints on the pre-eruptive system of Campi Flegrei (Italy). Congresso congiunto SGI-SIMP. Catania (Italy), 11-14 September. Abstract Book, p .410. Talk and poster.

Bonechi B*., Perinelli C., Gaeta M., Stagno V. (2018). Kinetic crystallization of clinopyroxenes from alkaline basalts: growth rate experiments at high pressure. Congresso congiunto SGI-SIMP. Catania (Italy), 11-14 September. Abstract Book, p .409. Talk.

Stagno V*., Bonechi B., Bindi L., Greaux S., Poe B.T, Romano C., Nazzari M., Scarlato P. (2018). Synthesis of majorite from omphacitic glass at deep mantle conditions sheds light on the rheology of the subducting oceanic crust. Congresso congiunto SGI-SIMP. Catania (Italy), 11-14 September. Abstract Book, 486. Talk. 

Bonechi B*., Tecchiato V., Perinelli C. and Gaeta M. (2017). High-Mg basalts from Capo Marargiu (Sardinia, Italy): experimental constraints on amphibole stability in a primitive calc-alkaline magma. Congresso congiunto AIV-SGI-SIMP-SOGEi, Pisa, Italy. Talk.

Stagno V*., Bonechi B., Greaux S., Caruso M. and Scarlato P. (2017). The stability of an eclogitic clinopyroxene in the Earth’s mantle: an experimental investigation. Congresso congiunto AIV-SGI-SIMP-SOGEi, 3-6 September, Pisa, Italy. Talk.  

Bonechi B*. and Tecchiato V. (2016). High-Mg basalts at Capo Marargiu (Sardinia, Italy): experimental constrains on amphibole stability. Conferenza Rittmann Giovani Ricercatori, Bari, Italy. Talk and poster.