Copahue Volcano

This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Copahue volcano, located at the border between Argentina and Chile. Scientific studies are limited for this volcanic system, due to its remote location and difficult access in winter. H...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Tassi, Franco (Editor), Vaselli, Orlando (Editor), Caselli, Alberto Tomas (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Active Volcanoes of the World
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Geological history, tectonic setting, volcano-tectonic features
  • Prehistoric, historic, major eruptions, characteristic activity, stratigraphy
  • The 2000 eruption
  • Magmatic source, petrography, crystal assemblage, differentiation history
  • Gas & magma chemistry
  • Volcano-seismicity monitoring
  • Ground deformation monitoring
  • Geochemical monitoring
  • Risk assessment and mitigation