Number of participants limited to 20. Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost.
No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only.
The course complements the lecture class on physical volcanology, by providing a close look at the field characteristics of volcanic deposits. It is run in a volcanic province, typically in Europe (e.g., Iceland, Greece, Italy, Spain, Germany, France). The course focuses on the field description of many types of volcanic deposits and their edifices.
Objective
After completion of this course, the students should be able to differentiate the different types of volcanic rocks in the field, and interpret the eruptive dynamics that led to their deposition. They should also be able to provide some guidance on the type of hazards that a given volcanic edifice or province is most likely to produce.
Content
The course involves a weeklong stay in a volcanic province, in most cases situated in Europe. A first part of the course will focus on a guided tour to look at volcanic deposits and learn the characteristics of the area. In a second stage, the students will have to complete some field exercises.
Lecture notes
A field guide and scientific papers pertaining to the area of study will be distributed
Prerequisites / Notice
Prerequisite: This course can only be taken after successful completion of 651-4032-00L Volcanology.
Studierende Geographie und Erdsystemwissenschaften bezahlen den vollen Tarif (keine Subventionen).
Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW Link
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course