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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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GEOL 2500 - Volcanology


Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of volcanic processes on Earth and the other terrestrial planets. Topics include a review of igneous materials and eruptive styles, eruption-triggering mechanisms, formation of lava and pyroclastic flow deposits, lahars, volcanic gas, volcanic hazards, and case studies of recent eruptions.

Prerequisite: GEOL 1500  



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