Modeling Volcanic Processes

Author : Sarah A. Fagents,Tracy K. P. Gregg,Rosaly M. C. Lopes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 902 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139619226

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Modeling Volcanic Processes by Sarah A. Fagents,Tracy K. P. Gregg,Rosaly M. C. Lopes Pdf

Understanding the physical behavior of volcanoes is key to mitigating the hazards active volcanoes pose to the ever-increasing populations living nearby. The processes involved in volcanic eruptions are driven by a series of interlinked physical phenomena, and to fully understand these, volcanologists must employ various physics subdisciplines. This book provides the first advanced-level, one-stop resource examining the physics of volcanic behavior and reviewing the state-of-the-art in modeling volcanic processes. Each chapter begins by explaining simple modeling formulations and progresses to present cutting-edge research illustrated by case studies. Individual chapters cover subsurface magmatic processes through to eruption in various environments and conclude with the application of modeling to understanding the other volcanic planets of our Solar System. Providing an accessible and practical text for graduate students of physical volcanology, this book is also an important resource for researchers and professionals in the fields of volcanology, geophysics, geochemistry, petrology and natural hazards.

Author : Sarah A. Fagents,Tracy K. P. Gregg,Rosaly M. C. Lopes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521895439

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Modeling Volcanic Processes by Sarah A. Fagents,Tracy K. P. Gregg,Rosaly M. C. Lopes Pdf

An advanced textbook and reference resource examining the physics of volcanic behavior and the state of the art in modeling volcanic processes.

Author : Sarah A. Fagents
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1107254051

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Modeling Volcanic Processes by Sarah A. Fagents Pdf

An advanced textbook and reference resource examining the physics of volcanic behavior and the state of the art in modeling volcanic processes.

Author : Chi-Yu King,Roberto Scarpa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783322894144

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Modeling of Volcanic Processes by Chi-Yu King,Roberto Scarpa Pdf

Author : D.M. Pyle,T.A. Mather,J. Biggs
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862393622

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Remote Sensing of Volcanoes and Volcanic Processes by D.M. Pyle,T.A. Mather,J. Biggs Pdf

This volume focuses on how advances in both remote sensing and modelling can be brought together to improve our understanding of the behaviour of active volcanoes. It includes review papers, papers reporting technical advances and case studies showing how the integration of remote-sensing observations with models can be put to good use.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics,Committee on Improving Understanding of Volcanic Eruptions
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309454155

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Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics,Committee on Improving Understanding of Volcanic Eruptions Pdf

Volcanic eruptions are common, with more than 50 volcanic eruptions in the United States alone in the past 31 years. These eruptions can have devastating economic and social consequences, even at great distances from the volcano. Fortunately many eruptions are preceded by unrest that can be detected using ground, airborne, and spaceborne instruments. Data from these instruments, combined with basic understanding of how volcanoes work, form the basis for forecasting eruptionsâ€"where, when, how big, how long, and the consequences. Accurate forecasts of the likelihood and magnitude of an eruption in a specified timeframe are rooted in a scientific understanding of the processes that govern the storage, ascent, and eruption of magma. Yet our understanding of volcanic systems is incomplete and biased by the limited number of volcanoes and eruption styles observed with advanced instrumentation. Volcanic Eruptions and Their Repose, Unrest, Precursors, and Timing identifies key science questions, research and observation priorities, and approaches for building a volcano science community capable of tackling them. This report presents goals for making major advances in volcano science.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011*
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:781062320

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Remote Sensing of Volcanoes & Volcanic Processes by Anonim Pdf

Author : R. Cas,J. Wright
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400931671

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Volcanic Successions Modern and Ancient by R. Cas,J. Wright Pdf

One of our aims in the book is to provide geologists with a sound basis for making their own well founded interpretations. For that reason we cover not only concepts about processes, and the nature of the products, but also methods and approaches that may be useful in analysing both modern and ancient successions. Most importantly, we treat the diversity of products in volcanic terrains as facies, and we use the method of facies analysis and interpretation as a means of constructing facies models for different volcanic settings. These models will, we hope, be useful as norms for comparison for workers in ancient terrains. The idea for this book came into being between 1981 and 1982 when J. V. W. came to Monash University to take up a Monash Postdoctoral Fellowship. During this period a short course on facies analysis in modern and ancient successions was put together, integrating J.V.W.'s extensive volcanological experience in numerous modern volcanic terrains with R.A.F.C.'s extensive sedimentological and volcanological experience in older volcanic and associated sedimentary successions in the Palaeozoic and Precambrian of Australia. The enthusiastic response from the participants to the first short course, taught in May 1982, and to subsequent annual re-runs, encouraged us to develop the short course notes into this book. The idea for both the short course and the book arose because we felt that there was no single source available that comprehensively attempted to address the problems of analysing, interpreting and understanding the complexity of processes, products and stratigraphy in volcanic terrains.

Author : Heidy M. Mader
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1862392080

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Statistics in Volcanology by Heidy M. Mader Pdf

Statistics in Volcanology is a comprehensive guide to modern statistical methods applied in volcanology written by today's leading authorities. The volume aims to show how the statistical analysis of complex volcanological data sets, including time series, and numerical models of volcanic processes can improve our ability to forecast volcanic eruptions. Specific topics include the use of expert elicitation and Bayesian methods in eruption forecasting, statistical models of temporal and spatial patterns of volcanic activity, analysis of time series in volcano seismology, probabilistic hazard assessment, and assessment of numerical models using robust statistical methods. Also provided are comprehensive overviews of volcanic phenomena, and a full glossary of both volcanological and statistical terms. Statistics in Volcanology is essential reading for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and research scientists interested in this multidisciplinary field.

Author : Agust Gudmundsson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107024953

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Volcanotectonics by Agust Gudmundsson Pdf

Explains and illustrates volcanic structures, products and processes, with worked examples and exercises, for students and professionals.

Author : Vyacheslav M Zobin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444563767

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Introduction to Volcanic Seismology by Vyacheslav M Zobin Pdf

Volcanic seismology represents the main, and often the only, tool to forecast volcanic eruptions and to monitor the eruption process. This book describes the main types of seismic signals at volcanoes, their nature and spatial and temporal distributions at different stages of eruptive activity. Following from the success of the first edition, published in 2003, the second edition consists of 19 chapters including significant revision and five new chapters. Organized into four sections, the book begins with an introduction to the history and topic of volcanic seismology, discussing the theoretical and experimental models that were developed for the study of the origin of volcanic earthquakes. The second section is devoted to the study of volcano-tectonic earthquakes, giving the theoretical basis for their occurrence and swarms as well as case stories of volcano-tectonic activity associated with the eruptions at basaltic, andesitic, and dacitic volcanoes. There were 40 cases of volcanic eruptions at 20 volcanoes that occurred all over the world from 1910 to 2005, which are discussed. General regularities of volcano-tectonic earthquake swarms, their participation in the eruptive process, their source properties, and the hazard of strong volcano-tectonic earthquakes are also described. The third section describes the theoretical basis for the occurrence of eruption earthquakes together with the description of volcanic tremor, the seismic signals associated with pyroclastic flows, rockfalls and lahars, and volcanic explosions, long-period and very-long-period seismic signals at volcanoes, micro-earthquake swarms, and acoustic events. The final section discuss the mitigation of volcanic hazard and include the methodology of seismic monitoring of volcanic activity, the examples of forecasting of volcanic eruptions by seismic methods, and the description of seismic activity in the regions of dormant volcanoes. This book will be essential for students and practitioners of volcanic seismology to understand the essential elements of volcanic eruptions. Provides a comprehensive overview of seismic signals at different stages of volcano eruption. Discusses dozens of case histories from around the world to provide real-world applications. Illustrations accompany detailed descriptions of volcano eruptions alongside the theories involved.

Author : Armin Freundt,Mauro Rosi
Publisher : Elsevier Science & Technology
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015042866320

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From Magma to Tephra by Armin Freundt,Mauro Rosi Pdf

A summary of insights into key aspects of explosive volcanic eruptions, arranged into chapters in order of the processes involved, from the hot magma releasing gases as it rises through the Earth's crust to the final deposition of materials upon the Earth's surface.

Author : Francesca Cigna,Deodato Tapete,Zhong Lu,Susanna K. Ebmeier
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036501260

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Remote Sensing of Volcanic Processes and Risk by Francesca Cigna,Deodato Tapete,Zhong Lu,Susanna K. Ebmeier Pdf

Remote sensing data and methods are increasingly being implemented in assessments of volcanic processes and risk. This happens thanks to their capability to provide a spectrum of observation and measurement opportunities to accurately sense the dynamics, magnitude, frequency, and impacts of volcanic activity. This book includes research papers on the use of satellite, aerial, and ground-based remote sensing to detect thermal features and anomalies, investigate lava and pyroclastic flows, predict the flow path of lahars, measure gas emissions and plumes, and estimate ground deformation. The multi-disciplinary character of the approaches employed for volcano monitoring and the combination of a variety of sensor types, platforms, and methods that come out from the papers testify to the current scientific and technology trends toward multi-data and multi-sensor monitoring solutions. The added value of the papers lies in the demonstration of how remote sensing can improve our knowledge of volcanoes that pose a threat to local communities; back-analysis and critical revision of recent volcanic eruptions and unrest periods; and improvement of modeling and prediction methods. Therefore, the selected case studies also demonstrate the societal impact that this scientific discipline can potentially have on volcanic hazard and risk management.

Author : Stéphanie Dumont,Nathalie Feuillet,Simona Petrosino,David M. Pyle
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832500804

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External Forcing on Volcanoes and Volcanic Processes: Observations, Analysis and Implications by Stéphanie Dumont,Nathalie Feuillet,Simona Petrosino,David M. Pyle Pdf

Author : Daniel Dzurisin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540493020

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Volcano Deformation by Daniel Dzurisin Pdf

Volcanoes and eruptions are dramatic surface man telemetry and processing, and volcano-deformation ifestations of dynamic processes within the Earth, source models over the past three decades. There has mostly but not exclusively localized along the been a virtual explosion of volcano-geodesy studies boundaries of Earth's relentlessly shifting tectonic and in the modeling and interpretation of ground plates. Anyone who has witnessed volcanic activity deformation data. Nonetheless, other than selective, has to be impressed by the variety and complexity of brief summaries in journal articles and general visible eruptive phenomena. Equally complex, works on volcano-monitoring and hazards mitiga however, if not even more so, are the geophysical, tion (e. g. , UNESCO, 1972; Agnew, 1986; Scarpa geochemical, and hydrothermal processes that occur and Tilling, 1996), a modern, comprehensive treat underground - commonly undetectable by the ment of volcano geodesy and its applications was human senses - before, during, and after eruptions. non-existent, until now. Experience at volcanoes worldwide has shown that, In the mid-1990s, when Daniel Dzurisin (DZ to at volcanoes with adequate instrumental monitor friends and colleagues) was serving as the Scientist ing, nearly all eruptions are preceded and accom in-Charge of the USGS Cascades Volcano Observa panied by measurable changes in the physical and tory (CVO), I first learned of his dream to write a (or) chemical state of the volcanic system. While book on volcano geodesy.