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Feb. 2 |
Organizational Meeting- Videos |
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Feb. 9 |
Introduction and type of eruptions |
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Feb. 16 |
Lava Flows Aa, pahoehoe, blocky flows |
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Feb. 23 |
Hawaiian Volcanism |
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March 2 |
More Hawaiian Volcanism |
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March 9 |
Mid-Ocean Ridge and Icelandic Volcanism |
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March 16 |
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March 30 |
Flood Basalts and Large Igneeous Provinces |
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April 6 |
Ash Fall and Pyroclastic phenomena |
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April 13 |
Pyroclastic flows, debris and mudflows |
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April 20 |
Cascade Volcanism |
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April 27 |
Mount St Helens |
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May 4 |
Large Caldera Eruptions |
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May 11 |
Volcanic hazards, volcano monitoring |
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Course Requirements
We will focus on a particular aspect of volcanism each week, with a lecture early in the week (probably Monday or Wednesday evening), followed by a Friday afternoon discussion seminar. Each week, you should read the relevant portions of the assigned chapters in the text. In addition you will select and read one paper from the weeks reading list. Come to the Friday session prepared to give a BRIEF (5-12 minute) oral summary of your paper, placing it in the context of the week's general topic, and commenting on its merits and weaknesses (unless it was written by JMR, in which case the merits will suffice!). In addition you should prepare a typed, one to two page summary of your paper, and bring sufficient copies for distribution to the rest of the class. You should also be prepared to join in the discussion on other papers being presented.
Adopt a Volcano! - Students taking Volcanology for honors credits will be encouraged to adopt a currently active volcano, and report on its activity (or lack of) to the rest of the class during the semester. Additionally, they will prepare a short report about their adopted volcano.
Grades - Will be assigned on the overall quality of your written summaries and oral presentations, and upon attendance and class participation.