PřF:G8731 Volcanism and its consequences - Course Information
G8731 Volcanism and its consequences
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2023
- Extent and Intensity
- 1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. David Buriánek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
- Guaranteed by
- Mgr. David Buriánek, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science - Course Enrolment Limitations
- The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
- fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
- there are 38 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- Volcanic rocks are important in interpretation geological records because of their geochemistry reflect geotectonic settings and petrographical characteristic (textures, structures) are useful for reconstructing paleoenvironment during volcanic eruptions. Five lectures present short summary volcanological terminology and main volcanic processes are demonstrated on the typical examples from the field, also provide summary volcanic structures and types of volcanic eruptions. We will discuss topics such as volcanic and postvolcanic processes, eruptive environments, lava flow and their types, classification and common features of pyroclastic rocks, hydrothermal alteration and erosion of volcanic terrains, volcanic risks and benefits.
- Learning outcomes
- Student will be widely acquainted with volcanological terminology, main volcanic processes, related structures and types of eruptions related to volcanic activity.
- Syllabus
- I. Introduction
- A. Magma
- B. Classification of volcanic activity products
- II. Types of eruptions
- A. Eruptions and volcanic bodies
- B. Classification of volcanic features
- C. Classification by eruption character
- III. Products of volcanic activity
- A. Lavas
- B. Volcanic explosion products
- IV. Post-vulcanic processes
- A. Volcanic and post-vulcanic activity
- B. Hydrothermal alteration
- C. Erosion and volcanic bodies
- V. Consequences of volcanic activity
- A. Danger of volcanic activity
- B. Benefits of Volcanic Activity
- Literature
- recommended literature
- MCPHIE, J., M. DOYLE and R. ALLEN. Volcanic textures : a guide to the interpretation of textures in volcanic rocks. Tasmania: University of Tasmania, 1993, 198 s. ISBN 0-85901-522-X. info
- Volcanic landforms and sufrace features : a photograpgic atlas and glossary. Edited by Jack Green - Nicholas M. Short. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1971, 519 s. info
- Teaching methods
- Lectures.
- Assessment methods
- Written test / credit for activity.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřeno v jarním semestru 2020/2021.
The course is taught: in blocks.
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