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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog 
  
2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog

ERTH 601 - Explosive Volcanism


Credits: 3

Explosive volcanic eruptions: from causes to consequences. Review of current physical volcanology including ascent and fragmentation of magma, transport and deposition processes in pyroclastic eruptions, volcanic crisis management and volcanic eruption scenarios. Seven-day field trip.

Prerequisites: ERTH 300  or consent.
Grade Option: A-F only.