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GEOL 687. Volcanology (3)
Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 324.
Chemical and physical properties of magma; generation, rise, and storage of magma. Eruptive mechanisms, volcano types, and a variety of volcanic phenomena associated with Hawaiian, Strombolian, Plinian, volcanian, and hydrovolcanic eruptions.


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A primary objective of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of the chemical and physical properties of magma; generation, rise, and storage of magma and a variety of volcanic phenomena associated with Hawaiian, Strombolian, Plinian, volcanian, and hydrovolcanic eruptions. The course will cover eruptive mechanisms, volcano types, properties of Lava, eruption dynamics, landforms, eruption phenomena, and the products of eruption
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Dr. Vic Camp
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