Monitoring Active Volcanoes

Strategies, Procedures and Techniques

Bill McGuire, Christopher R. J. Kilburn, John Murray

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30 September 2024

Geophysics; Volcanology & seismology; Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Physical geography & topography; Natural disasters

Series: Routledge Revivals

Originally published in 1995, Monitoring Active Volcanoes is a comprehensive text which addresses the importance of volcano surveillance in the context of forecasting eruptive activity and mitigating its effects. The traditional core of seismic and ground deformation monitoring is discussed, along with more innovative techniques involving the recording of microgravity and micromagnetic variations, and the changing compositions of volcanic gases and liquids. The role of satellites is stressed, particularly with regard to the capabilities for measuring surface deformation, recognizing thermal anomalies and monitoring gas and ash plumes from space platforms. This book provides an invaluable insight into how and why volcanoes are monitored. It will be of interest to volcanologists, geophysicists and earth scientists.

Edited by: Bill McGuire, Christopher R. J. Kilburn, John Murray
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
ISBN: 9781032354842
ISBN 10: 1032354844
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 430
Publication Date: 30 September 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Monitoring Active Volcanoes – An Introduction 2. Data Acquisition and Telemetry 3. Seismic Monitoring at Active Volcanoes 4. Real-Time Ground Deformation Monitoring 5. Ground Deformation Surveying of Active Volcanoes 6. GPS – Monitoring Volcanic Deformation from Space 7. Infrared Thermal Monitoring 8. Microgravity Monitoring 9. Geoelectrical Methods in Volcano Monitoring 10. Geomagnetic Surveying Methods 11. Remote Sensing Spectroscopy of Volcanic Plumes and Clouds 12. Monitoring Fluids and Gases at Active Volcanoes 13. Forecasting the Behaviour of Lava Flows 14. The Role of Monitoring in Forecasting Volcanic Events 15. Prospects for Volcano Surveillance.

Christopher R. J. Kilburn is Professor of Volcanology and Geophysical Hazards at University College London. Bill McGuire is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at UCL. John Murray is a volcanologist best known for his work on Mt Etna and other active volcanoes. He was educated at Magdalene College Cambridge, and is presently based at the School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems, Open University, UK.

Reviews for Monitoring Active Volcanoes: Strategies, Procedures and Techniques

Reviews of the original edition of Active Lavas: ‘The fourteen papers assembled here provide an excellent overview of thinking on lava emplacement.’ Clive Oppenheimer, Geological Magazine, Vol 131, Issue 3.