Course Description

Field and lab-based studies in volcanology concentrating on physical and chemical aspects of volcanic processes.

UBC Calendar

For a full listing of course offerings please see the UBC calendar description

Learning Goals

1) Field & Lab examination of volcanic rocks and deposits

2) Review and explore the physical properties of magmas

3) Characterization of "eruption style"

• Goal:To understand the range of volcanic activity and the reasons for different behaviours

4)  Study the linkages between eruption style and deposit characteristics

• Goal: To understand the range of volcanic activity and the reasons for differrent behaviours

5) Volcanic Hazards

• Goal: Identification of volcanic hazards, assessment of risk, mitigation strategies.

Instructors

J.K. Russell & Colleagues

Textbook

Required:
Cas, R.A.F. & Wright, J.V. (1988) Volcanic Successions. Allen & Unwin, 528 p.
[Legal Photocopies of Cas & Wright at UBC Bookstore]

Course Content

Not available at this time.

Lecture Topics

Week	Topic
1	Introduction & Scope
2	Physical Properties of Magmas I (Viscosity, Density & Glass Formation)
3	Physical Properties of Magmas II (Applications)
4	Description & Classification of Pyroclastic Depsoits & Rocks
5	Styles of Volcanic Eruptions
6	Ascent & Eruption of Felsic Magma
7	Lava Flow Mechanisms and Traits
8	Pyroclastic Fall and Flow Processes
9	Analysis of Classic Eruptions
10	Neogene & Recent Volcanism in B.C.
11	Subglacial Volcanic Processes
12	Recognition of Volcanic Hazards
13	Assessment and Mitigation of Volcanic Risk
14	Atmospheric Effects of Volcanic Eruptions

Labs

Week	Topic/Exercise
1	NO Scheduled Lab
2	2-DAY Weekend Field Trip (2460 BP eruption products of Mount Meager)
3	Hand Sample Description I: Volcanic Rocks
4	Hand Sample Description II: Pyroclastic Rocks & Complex Processes
5	Physical Characterization of Pyroclastic Deposits
6	Monitoring Exercise
7	Pyroclastic Fallout Project
8	Lava Flows & Textures Related to Flow, Mixing & Assimilation
9	Fragmental Rocks & Welding
10	Subglacial Deposit Types
11	Nairn Falls Project: Week I
12	Nairn Falls Project: Week II
13	Oral Presentations (If Needed)
14	Lab Exam