Volcanic Seismology

Vyacheslav M Zobin

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2024
• Edition: 4
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443238949
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Geophysics

Vyacheslav M. Zobin's Introduction to Volcanic Seismology has steadily grown over time, offering a deeper look at the latest developments in volcanic seismology with each edition. As such, this new, fully updated fourth edition is simply titled Volcanic Seismology in a nod to the comprehensive nature it has achieved.Volcanic Seismology, Fourth Edition, covers all aspects of volcano seismology, specifically focusing on the latest studies and developments. This new edition expands to include recent seismic events in Kilauea (2018), La Soufriere (2020), and Hunga Tonga (2022).This book begins with an introduction and review of the fundamentals of volcanic seismology. After setting this foundation, several case studies in volcano-tectonic earthquakes are reviewed. This is followed by a detailed look at earthquake swarms, source properties and origins, and volcanic tremors. Different seismic signals are closely examined. The author then explores effusive and explosive activity along with lave dome growth and destruction. The book closes with an in-depth look at seismic monitoring as well as the natural seismicity of geothermal structures within volcanic environments.This essential text provides seismologists, volcanologists, and geophysicists a comprehensive review of all aspects of volcanic seismology. - Presents updated global case studies to provide real-world applications - Delivers illustrations alongside detailed descriptions of volcanic eruptions - Includes essential information that students and practitioners need to understand the essential elements of volcanic eruptions

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Preface to the Fourth Edition
• Preface to the Third Edition
• Preface to the Second Edition
• Preface to the First Edition
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 Seismicity at Volcanoes
• Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Volcanic Seismology
• Chapter 4 Origin of Volcano-Tectonic Earthquakes
• Chapter 5 Volcano-tectonic Earthquakes at Basaltic Volcanoes: Case Studies
• Chapter 6 Volcano-tectonic Earthquakes at Andesitic Volcanoes: Case Studies
• Chapter 7 Volcano-Tectonic Earthquakes at Dacitic Volcanoes: Case Studies
• Chapter 8 General Properties of Volcano-Tectonic Earthquake Swarms
• Chapter 9 Source Properties of Volcano-Tectonic Earthquakes
• Chapter 10 Significant Volcano-Tectonic Earthquakes and Their Role in Volcanic Processes
• Chapter 11 Origin of Eruption Earthquakes
• Chapter 12 Volcanic Tremor
• Chapter 13 Seismic Signals Associated With Pyroclastic Flows, Rockfalls, and Lahars
• Chapter 14 Seismic Signals Associated with Volcanic Explosions
• Chapter 15 Long-Period and Very-Long-Period Seismic Signals at Volcanoes
• Chapter 16 Seismic Activity Accompanying the Lava Dome Eruptions
• Chapter 17 Swarms of Microearthquakes Associated With Effusive and Explosive Activity at Volcanoes
• Chapter 18 Acoustic Waves Generated by Volcanic Eruptions
• Chapter 19 Seismic Monitoring of Volcanic Activity and Forecasting of Volcanic Eruptions
• Chapter 20 Seismic Activity at Dormant Volcanic Structures: A Problem of Failed Eruption
• Chapter 21 The Seismic Signals Associated With the Natural Seismicity of Geothermal Structures within Volcanic Environment
• Index