Overview
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Join a team of volcanic, tectonic, and seismic experts as they provide a comprehensive overview of the Mount Fagradalsfjall eruption in Iceland, which began on March 19, 2021. Explore the geological context of the eruption, including plate tectonics, magnetic anomalies, rift zones, and mantle plumes. Delve into seismic tomography studies and their implications for understanding Iceland's unique geological setting. Examine the eruption's characteristics, including gas composition, heavy metals, and air pollution. Learn about forecasting and monitoring techniques, as well as the health implications of volcanic activity. Engage with expert discussions on controversial topics in volcanic research and gain insights into ongoing collaborations in the field. Conclude with a broader perspective on the Atlantic breakup and its connection to Iceland's volcanic activity.
Syllabus
Introduction
Presentation
Plate tectonics
Magnetic anomalies
Rate of Motion
Rift Zones
Large igneous provinces
Mantle plume
Vertical plume
plume flux
Greenland faro ridge
Summary
Dr Nicholas Sally
Iceland
Seismic tomography
Tomographic studies
Controversy
Model analysis
Depths
Multiple Screens
Measurements
Gas Composition
Heavy Metals
Forecast and Monitoring
Air Pollution
Health
Questions
Collaboration
Graces Questions
Atlantic Breakup
Taught by
AGU