G8731 Volcanism and its consequences

Faculty of Science
Spring 2021
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. 198 s. ISBN 0-85901-522-X. 1993. info
  • Volcanic landforms and sufrace features : a photograpgic atlas and glossary. Edited by Jack Green - Nicholas M. Short. Berlin: Springer-Verlag. 519 s. 1971. info
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods
Written test / credit for activity. The number of students at individual exam terms will be regulated according to current crisis measures in spring semester 2021. In case of completely critical situation, the completion of the course will be in a distance form in spring semester 2021.
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.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2011, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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