Author: S. R. YoungPublisher:
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Languages : en
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Overview of the Eruption of Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat, 18 July 1995 to December 1997
Author: S. R. YoungThe Eruption of Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat, from 1995 to 1999
Author: Timothy H. DruittPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862390980
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
The Eruption of Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat from 2000 to 2010
Author: G. WadgePublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 1862396302
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
The 1995 to present eruption of Soufrière Hills Volcano on Montserrat is one of the most important and best-studied eruptions of an explosive andesitic volcano. This volume presents scientific findings from the period between 2000 and 2010; it follows on from Memoir 21, which focused on the early years of activity between 1995 and 1999. In addition to descriptions and analysis of the growth, collapse and explosions associated with lava domes, there are papers on the deformation of the volcano caused by the deep magma, the petrology and geochemistry of the lavas and associated gases. Of particular note are: an overview of the insights into the deep structure of the volcano that resulted from a major international seismic tomography experiment; and an analysis of the quantitative risk assessment process that has run now for most of the eruption, the longest such continuous assessment in the world.
Exploring Volcanic Paroxysmal Explosive Activity From Magma Source to Ground and Atmosphere
Author: Sonia CalvariPublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889631338
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Paroxysmal explosive activity is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena, which is recognized as having strong impact not only at a local scale but whose effects can also reach far areas and, indeed, can significantly affect the atmosphere, and the environment in the overall. The most devastating and recent example occurred in 2010, when the Icelandic Eyiafjallajökull volcano erupted disrupting air traffic all over Europe and the North Atlantic for weeks. Between 2008 and 2013, the long-lasting eruption of Chaitén volcano in Chile produced plumes 14-20 km high reaching the coast of Argentina and causing ash fallout as far as 800 km from the vent, and the continuously erupting volcanoes of the Kamchatka Peninsula and of the Aleutian arc have caused often treats to air traffic. The eruption of Pinatubo (Philippines) in 1991 had a strong impact all over the globe, causing significant and measurable atmospheric perturbation and impacting the world temperature. More recently, Mount Etna in Italy displayed tens of paroxysmal explosive episodes affecting the air traffic, viability, settlements, environment, and economics. Over time, several studies have been devoted to understanding what drives paroxysmal explosive activity. Owning to the treating characteristics, so far great efforts have been made trying to detect precursory signals, parameterize the phenomena, apply conceptual and experimental models, and assess the associated hazards. Published papers have used (i) geophysical data aimed at constraining the source region (depth, size, and position), (ii) gas chemistry and mineral geochemistry and petrology to identify the driving force of explosions and characterize the nature of the involved magmas, (iii) volcanology data and observations as well as ground-based and satellite remote sensing to quantify the volumes of erupted products and track the eruptive process, and (iv) laboratory experiments and plume models to characterize the rheology of the erupted products and forecast the impact of the eruptive clouds on the environment, climate, and the whole planet. In this book, we present a collection of ten papers written by 67 authors spanning from seismicity and ground deformation to geochemistry, volcanology and other geophysical techniques applied to the characterization of paroxysms at several active volcanoes.
Seismological Research Letters
Author: Volcanoes and the Environment
Author: Joan MartiPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139445103
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
Volcanoes and the Environment is a comprehensive and accessible text incorporating contributions from some of the world's authorities in volcanology. This book is an indispensable guide for those interested in how volcanism affects our planet's environment. It spans a wide variety of topics from geology to climatology and ecology; it also considers the economic and social impacts of volcanic activity on humans. Topics covered include how volcanoes shape the environment, their effect on the geological cycle, atmosphere and climate, impacts on health of living on active volcanoes, volcanism and early life, effects of eruptions on plant and animal life, large eruptions and mass extinctions, and the impact of volcanic disasters on the economy. This book is intended for students and researchers interested in environmental change from the fields of earth and environmental science, geography, ecology and social science. It will also interest policy makers and professionals working on natural hazards.
Remote Sensing of Volcanoes and Volcanic Processes
Author: D.M. PylePublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 1862393621
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
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.
Terrestrial Fluids, Earthquakes and Volcanoes: the Hiroshi Wakita Volume II
Author: Nemesio M. PérezPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3764387203
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
The Hiroshi Wakita Volume II is a collection of original papers regarding the role of terrestrial fluids in earthquake and volcanic processes. This Pure and Applied Geophysics volume provides the results of recent studies on terrestrial fluids involved in both processes. This special publication honors Hiroshi Wakita for his scientific contributions. The volume should be useful for both active researchers in this field and for graduate students alike.
Volcanic Degassing
Author: Clive OppenheimerPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862391369
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
The World Factbook 2014- 15
Author: United States. Central Intelligence AgencyPublisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160925535
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 956
Book Description
In general, information available as of September 1, 2014 was used in the preparation of this edition. Provides brief information on the geography, people, government, economy, communications, and defense of countries and regions around the world. Contains information on international organizations. Designed to meet the specific requirements of United States Government Officials in style, format, coverage, and content. Includes 4 unattached maps, dated June 2012 and October 2012. The October 2012 map is of the world oceans.