The aim of this course is to provide the students with basic keys for the study of volcanic processes, ranging from the generation of magma, its transport and migration, eruption, and formation of volcanic deposits. The course also provide basic knowledge of volcanic hazards, their mitigation, and the monitoring of volcanic activity.
teacher profile teaching materials
1 – Introduction
2 – Plate Tectonics and Volcanism
3 - Nature of Magmas – The physical properties
4 – Magma Transport and Triggers for Volcanic Eruptions
PART II – VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS AND THEIR PRODUCTS
5 – Classifying Volcanic Eruptions
6 – Effusive Eruptions and Their Products
7 – Explosive Eruptions and Their Products
PART III – VOLCANIC LANDFORMS
8 – Constructional (“Positive”) Volcanic Landforms
9 – Desctructive (“Negative”) Volcanic Landforms
10 – Mass-wasting Processes and Products
PART IV – VOLCANIC HAZARDS AND RISK
11 – Monitoring and mitigation
PART V – ITALIAN VOLCANOES
12 – Active Volcanism in Italy
English language: Lockwood J.P., Hazlett R.W. - Volcanoes. Global Perspectives. (Wiley-Blackwell eds.)
Handouts prepared by the lecturer.
Office hours: Wednesday 10.00-12.00
Mutuazione: 20401976 INTRODUZIONE ALLA VULCANOLOGIA in Scienze geologiche L-34 N0 VONA ALESSANDRO
Programme
PART I – THE BIG PICTURE1 – Introduction
2 – Plate Tectonics and Volcanism
3 - Nature of Magmas – The physical properties
4 – Magma Transport and Triggers for Volcanic Eruptions
PART II – VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS AND THEIR PRODUCTS
5 – Classifying Volcanic Eruptions
6 – Effusive Eruptions and Their Products
7 – Explosive Eruptions and Their Products
PART III – VOLCANIC LANDFORMS
8 – Constructional (“Positive”) Volcanic Landforms
9 – Desctructive (“Negative”) Volcanic Landforms
10 – Mass-wasting Processes and Products
PART IV – VOLCANIC HAZARDS AND RISK
11 – Monitoring and mitigation
PART V – ITALIAN VOLCANOES
12 – Active Volcanism in Italy
Core Documentation
Italian langauge: Scandone R., Giacomelli L. - Vulcanologia. Principi fisici e metodi d'indagine. (Liguori ed.)English language: Lockwood J.P., Hazlett R.W. - Volcanoes. Global Perspectives. (Wiley-Blackwell eds.)
Handouts prepared by the lecturer.
Office hours: Wednesday 10.00-12.00
Type of evaluation
The exam involves a first part in which the candidate presents a slideshow (PowerPoint) on the eruptive dynamics of a specific volcano (at the choice of the candidate). Then, the oral exam continues with questions regarding the presentation and the entire programme of the course.