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Ε5203 - VOLCANOLOGY

INSTRUCTORS

Lectures:

P. Pomonis, Prof.

Lab. Training:

P. Pomonis, Prof.

E. Moustaka, Laboratory Teaching Staff  (Lab. Co-assistance)

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COURSE KEY ELEMENTS

LEVEL / SEMESTER:

EQF level 6; NQF of Greece level 6 / 5th

TYPE:

Scientific Area, General background, Skills development

TEACHING ACTIVITIES - HOURS/WEEK  - ECTS:

Lectures, Laboratory exercises
2 hours of lecturing,
1 hour of practical exercises per week,
6 ECTS credit

Prerequisites:

None

Language of instruction and Assessment:

Greek(V.S.1 English)

Availability to Erasmus+ Students:

YES in English

COURSE CONTENT:

Α. Theory

  • Fundamentals - in-depth knowledge of the terms of volcanology. The basic principles of volcanology: basic knowledge of volcanoes. Distribution of recent and current volcanic activity on the earth's surface.
  • Classification of volcanoes - based on the geotectonic characteristics of volcanoes and their petrographic features,
  • Volcanic series - understanding the physicochemical characteristics of the lavas.         
  • The importance and role played by parameters such as temperature-pressure-viscosity-flow velocity and lava form).
  • Lithospheric plates and volcanoes - evolution of volcanism on a global scale according to the theory of lithospheric plate motion in time and space.
  • Mechanism of volcanic eruptions - Mechanisms of magma ascent in the interior of the earth. The disruption of the equilibrium of volcanic systems is considered. Mechanisms of magma rupture and formation of explosive columns.
  • Types of volcanic eruptions - A detailed description is given of the types of volcanic eruptions, taking into account various qualitative and quantitative criteria such as the mode of ejection of volcanic products, the dimensions and shape of the volcanic edifice, the rate of volcanic eruption and the degree of hazard.
  • Post-volcanic phenomena - The types of volcanic products emanating from volcanoes such as steam, fumaroles, solfatars and thermometallic vents.
  • Types of volcanic products - Morphological characteristics of lavas. Pyroclastic products (classification, transport and deposition).
  • Space volcanism. Cases of volcanism on other planets. Cryo-volcanism and comparative study with terrestrial volcanism.
  • Volcanism and Ecology - The relationship of volcanism with humans, culture and the environment.
  • Volcanic hazards - examples of volcanic areas and the degree of risk they pose. Ways of managing and dealing with any form of volcanic hazard.
  • Volcanoes as a source of energy - areas of geothermal interest, how they are created and the extent to which they can be exploited.
  • Volcanoes in Greece - A detailed description of volcanic centres in various regions of Greece. Volcanic centres in continental and marine environments - Volcanism older than the Miocene - Recent volcanism Active volcanic arc of the South Aegean (Methana-Susaki, Milos, Santorini and Kos-Nisyros volcanoes

LEARNING ACTIVITIES - TEACHING METHODS:

PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

Activity Student’s effort
Lectures28 hours
Practical exercises13 hours
Fieldwork10 hours
Search, study and analysis of articles13 hours
Unguided Study18 hours
Preparation for final Assessment20 hours
Total student effort100 hours

ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

The assessment process is conducted in Greek (there is the possibility of examination in English for Erasmus students).

  • Written examination (70%)
  • Development/examination of the topic of the individual project (20%)
  • Fieldwork (10%)

RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Suggested Bibliography:

Additional Reading Material

  • Peter Francis & Clive Oppenheimer. (2004). Oxford University Press.
  • Robert W. Decker & Barbara B. Decker (1992). Mountains of Fire. The nature of volcanoes. Cambridge University Press.
  • Encyclopedia of volcanoes, Editor-in-Chief, Haraldur Sigurdsson, University of Rhode Island, USA. Academic press
  • Rittmann A, (1967). I vulcani e la loro attivita. Cappelli editore Catania, p. 395.
  • Cas, R.A.F. and Wright, J.V. (1987). Volcanic successions (Modern and Ancient), London Allen and Unwin, Boston, Syd, ney, Wellingtonn p. 524

Related scientific Journals:

Additional bibliographic resources and lecture contents are available to students participating in the course through the relevant course website in (e-class) platform.

1 V.S.: Visitor Students (e.g. ERASMUS)

STUDY: