Overview
This course covers the learning outcomes and goals related to understanding the nature of volcanic eruptions, different types of lava flows, materials extruded during eruptions, the anatomy of a volcano, various volcanic landforms, volcanic hazards such as pyroclastic flows and lahars, and the concept of intrusive igneous activity. The course teaches students about cinder cones, types of volcanoes, and the geological features associated with volcanic activity. The teaching method includes lectures and visual aids to explain volcanic processes and landforms. This course is intended for individuals interested in geology, earth sciences, natural hazards, and environmental studies.
Syllabus
The Nature of Volcanic Eruptions
A Pahoehoe Lava Flow
A Typical aa Flow
Materials Extruded During an Eruption
Anatomy of a Volcano
Cinder Cones
Types of Volcanoes
Volcanic Hazards
Pyroclastic Flows
Lahar near Mt. St. Helens
Crater Lake, Oregon Caldera
Other Volcanic Landforms
Shiprock, New Mexico - a volcanic neck
Intrusive Igneous Activity
Intrusive Igneous Bodies
Ring of Fire
Convergent Boundary
Divergent Boundary
Taught by
Sven Holbik