Geosciences 223 - Geology of Active Volcanoes

A field-based course to examine volcanic materials and processes at locations with active volcanoes, such as Hawaii, Costa Rica, Iceland, and Italy. Eruptive styles and cycles, magmatic evolution, lava fountains, flows, lakes, and tubes, normal faulting, crater formation, landscape development and destruction are among the topics to be considered. Participants must be physically fit and prepared for considerable hiking in rough terrain. Each student will complete a field report on a geologic site at the chosen field location for the class (to be determined by the faculty). Prerequisites: completion of an introductory level geology course and permission of the instructor. Preference will be given to Geosciences majors. Enrollment limited to 15.