Volcanology

Makushin crater

Volcanology research at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ comprises a diverse set of disciplines, and active collaborations among different research groups, including Seismology, Remote Sensing, Infrasound, and Atmospheric Sciences. The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ/GI volcanology group comprises active members of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Volcano Observatory in partnership with the US Geological Survey and the State of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (ADGGS). Ongoing research includes volcano seismology, petrology and geochemistry, experimental petrology, and tephrochronology. By extension with other GI groups, volcanology research at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ also comprises geodesy, ash and aerosol studies, and remote sensing.

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Department Faculty

Ronni Grapenthin
Jessica Larsen

Collaborating Faculty

David Fee
Robert Herrick
Pavel Izbekov
Taryn Lopez
Peter Webley