Geology of volcanic areas

Code 155DD
Credits 6

Learning outcomes

Learn the fundamental aspects of the geology of volcanic areas, fundamentals of deposits recognition and stratigraphy in volcanic areas, structures characteristics, facilities, map units, maps of different types of volcanic units, mapping epiclastic units. Techniques for geological mapping in volcanic areas. Guidelines for geological mapping in volcanic areas. Learn how to derive thematic maps of danger and search for energy resources from geological maps of volcanic areas. Field work in active volcanica areas (1 week).