Lightning is good indicator of volcanic activity
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Although it's been more than a year since Mount Augustine had its memorable eruption, work continues for University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers. The work of Alaska Volcano Observatory employees from UAF's Geophysical Institute will be appearing in the upcoming issue of the journal Science.
Measuring volcanoes’ temperatures is hot work
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Volcanoes give us important information about their behavior from their temperature. However, getting close enough to take a volcano’s temperature is often a dangerous undertaking. In the past, measurements required the volcanologist to get uncomfortably close to the activity. Recent advances in digital infrared imaging allow volcanologists to measure temperatures from a safe distance and over large areas with infrared cameras.
Too close for comfort: Measuring volcanoes’ temperatures is hot work
For Immediate Release
Volcanoes give us important information about their behavior from their temperature. However, getting close enough to take a volcano’s temperature is often a dangerous undertaking. In the past, measurements required the volcanologist to get uncomfortably close to the activity. Recent advances in digital infrared imaging allow volcanologists to measure temperatures from a safe distance and over large areas with infrared cameras.
UAF scientists collaborate to study Eyjafjallajokull lightning
For travelers in Europe, the recent eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull [AY-uh-fyat-luh-YOE-kuutl-uh] meant a major disruption in business and travel plans. For Alaska volcano researchers, the eruption has offered a chance to learn more about the way volcanoes work.
Fieldwork gallery
Bolivan Fieldwork
Altiplano in Southern Bolivia
Graduate student Brando Christensen with advisor Steve McNutt installing a station near Uturunku near another volcano.(That section of the altiplano is covered with them...) photo courtesy of: Ernesto Godoy Valdovinos
Fisher Caldera
Graduate student Pete Stelling carefully collects samples for one of his research studies at Akutan Volcano
Other affiliated faculty
Here are listed other experts that are affiliated or associated with the UAF volcanology group. Some work directly on UAF volcanology projects, some are on graduate student committees, while yet others remain available as resources. They represent a variety of agencies, colleges, universities, and disciplines
Students
Volcanology graduate students are actively engaged in volcanic research. From geophysical instrument installation and repair to mapping, sampling and analysis, our students are in the thick of things.
Current students:
Staff
Ed Clark
Faculty
Faculty members affiliated with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Volcanology Group
Jim Begét
Dr. Jim Begét Professor of Geology University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of Geology and Geophysics
Ph.D., 1981 University of Washington (Seattle)
M.S., 1977 University of Washington (Seattle)
B.A., 1974 Columbia University
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