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E&ES380

Volcanology
E&ES380 SP

Photo Caption and Credits

Next Offered in 9899 SP

Study of the principal types of volcanoes, their petrology and the physical and chemical processes involved in magma generation, rise, eruption and dispersal.

MAJOR READINGS

Francis, Peter, "Volcanoes, a Planetary
Perspective"
Numerous journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Oral presentations, term paper, final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: E&ES214 and E&ES216

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

"The crater of Villarica, Chile; its eruptions are spectacular because of the melting snow on the peak."

Reference:

Rittmann, A. and L. VOLCANOES. New York, New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1976


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