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Table 1 Regression best fit equations for the Walker and Croasdale (1971) Fogo A thickness data as a function of distance from source

From: Quantifying uncertainties in the measurement of tephra fall thickness

Data

Power law

Exponential

 

Least squares fit

R2

Least squares fit

R2

All

27.3x-1.6

0.62

6.1e-0.18x

0.58

Quadrant A

29.7x-2.0

0.72

5.2 e-0.28x

0.81

Quadrant B

18.5x-1.4

0.82

4.0e-0.14x

0.79

Quadrant C

193.5x-2.78

0.72

17.0e-0.39x

0.87

Quadrant D

42.3x-1.44

0.79

9.2e-0.16x

0.82