Volcanology
| Title | ΗΦΑΙΣΤΕΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Volcanology |
| Code | NGMO 722Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Lamprini Papadopoulou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019062 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 69
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| ORYKTOLOGIA - PETROLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600257294
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600257294
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=701
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Observe, identify, describe, and explain volcanic activity within the context of plate tectonics theory.
2. Distinguish and explain the causes and mechanisms of volcanic eruptions.
3. Identify and describe the physical properties of magma and how these influence eruptions.
4. Describe and differentiate between various types of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, geotectonic environments, and characteristic cases.
5. Describe and explain the main types of volcanic eruptions and notable cases.
6. Define and classify volcanic products.
7. Recognize and assess/raise awareness to the concept of understanding volcanic hazards and the need for volcanic monitoring.
8. Identify and describe Greek volcanism.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
ERUPTION DYNAMICS: Volcano-tectonic environments. Spreading center volcanism. Subduction zone volcanism. Intraplate volcanism. Earth's internal heat energy and interior structure. Physicochemical controls. Variability of eruptions. Eruption model.
VOLCANIC LANDFORMS: Volcano types. Scoria cones. Shield volcanoes. Stratovolcanoes. Calderas. Lava domes.
ERUPTION PRODUCTS: Lava flow types. Flow features. Lava and water. Tephra and pyroclastic rocks. Pyroclastic flows. Lahars. Volcanic gases. Climate effects.
ERUPTION TYPES: Fissure eruption. Hawaiian eruption. Strombolian eruption. Vulcanian eruption. Plinian eruption. Peléan eruption. Hydrovolcanic eruption.
HISTORICAL ERUPTIONS: Krakatau. Mt. Pelée. Paricutin. Mt. St. Helens. Nevado del Ruiz. Lake Nyos.
SANTORINI: Geological setting. Volcanic activity and origin. Minoan eruption. Post-minoan activity (Palea and Nea Kameni). Monitoring. Kolumbo submarine volcano. Atlantis legend.
CENOZOIC VOLCANISM IN GREECE: Age. Volcanic provinces. Cenozoic magmatism. South Aegean volcanic arc.
PLANETARY VOLCANISM: Silicate volcanism (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Moon, Io). Cryovolcanism (Enceladus, Titan, Triton, Europe).
Keywords
Volcano, magma, lava, pyroclastic flow, volcanic eruption, volcanic activity, volcanic risk, Santorini
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email and Facebook
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written Exam with short-answer questions on topics taught at theory. It makes up 100% of the overall score.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Σημειώσεις διδάσκοντα
Encyclopedia of Volcanoes, Haraldur Sigurdsson, Academic Press, 1999.
Last Update
03-07-2025
