GEO 435 - Volcanology

Students will gain a basic understanding of how volcanoes work and how they contribute to earth and atmospheric systems and processes. Specifically, the types, formation mechanisms, activity, eruptive products, associated hazards and monitoring techniques of volcanoes and eruptions will be discussed.

Prerequisite: GEO 416; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3