651-4032-00L Volcanology
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | B. Ellis |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651-4032-00 V | Volcanology | 28s hrs |
| B. Ellis |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This course will discuss the processes occurring from magma generation to eruption, covering topics such as magma formation, storage, movement, evolution, ascent in conduit and eruption dynamics. The course will also discuss deposits, and will prepare students to take the volcanology field course. Finally, an introduction on volcanic hazards and volcano monitoring will be presented. |
| Objective | After completion of this course the students should have a good understanding of the dynamics of volcanic systems, from source to surface. The students should understand the main steps involved in generating volcanic activity on Earth, to interpret the depositional processes operating during volcanic eruptions. There will be an emphasis on interpreting volcanic deposits and the role they can play in understanding depositional processes. Students should also be able to discuss potential hazards related to a given volcanic phenomena. |
| Content | During the course, the following topics are covered: - Basics of physical volcanology - Physical properties of magmas - The role of volatiles in volcanic eruptions - Fragmentation processes - Explosive volcanism – dynamics and deposits - Effusive volcanism – lava flows - Monitoring techniques used at active volcanoes - Volcanic hazards Some of these modules are accompanied by exercises |
| Lecture notes | Presentation slides will be handed out |
| Literature | Papers from the literature will be provided |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Some previous courses in igneous / hard rock geology would be helpful. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | B. Ellis |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | A series of 4 exercises throughout the course dealing with 1) conduit modelling, 2) Geological mapping, 3) structural analysis and interpretation of volcanic deposits, and 4) a funding proposal for research. Making a poster to describe the volcanic history and specific interests of a volcano chosen by the students |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Sciences Master | Petrology and Volcanology: Compulsory Courses | O |  |