Format:
1 online resource (xiii, 586 pages)
,
digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781139176217
,
9781107024953
Content:
A volcanic eruption occurs when a magma-filled fracture propagates from its source to the surface. Analysing and understanding the conditions that allow this to happen constitute a major part of the scientific field of volcanotectonics. This new volume introduces this cutting-edge and interdisciplinary topic in volcanological research, which incorporates principles and methods from structural geology, tectonics, volcano-deformation studies, physical volcanology, seismology, and physics. It explains and illustrates the physical processes that operate inside volcanoes and which control the frequencies, locations, durations, and sizes of volcanic eruptions. Featuring a clear theoretical framework and helpful summary descriptions of various volcanic structures and products, as well as many worked examples and exercises, this book is an ideal resource for students, researchers and practitioners seeking an understanding of the processes that give rise to volcanic deformation, earthquakes, and eruptions.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 22 Apr 2020)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781107024953
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781107024953
Language:
English
Keywords:
Eruption
;
Rezente Krustenbewegung
;
Magmakammer
;
Deformation
;
Erdbeben
;
Morphotektonik
;
Vulkangebiet
;
Vulkan
;
Störung
;
Krustenbewegung
;
Prognose
DOI:
10.1017/9781139176217
Author information:
Ágúst Guðmundsson 1949-
