Copahue Volcano

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-3-662-48004-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 293 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 7245 g

Reihe: Active Volcanoes of the World

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. However, Copahue is one of the most active volcanic systems in the southern Andes. Monitoring the volcano's activity is of utter importance, as it provides means of existence for the nearby village of the same name, hosting the world's highest-located hot-springs resort.
This book's aim is to present the current monitoring activities,  and to describe future research programs that are planned in order to mitigate volcanic hazards. Special attention is therefore devoted to the social and industrial activities close to the volcano, such as health therapies and geothermal energy exploitation.
In a special section, the Copahue volcano is presented as a terrestrial modern analog for early-Earth and Mars environments.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tassi, Franco

Caselli, Alberto Tomas

Vaselli, Orlando

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Vulkanologie, Seismologie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geochemie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.