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Spread sheet to calculate tephra volume for exponential thinning
10 Apr 2015 | Contributor(s): Manuel Nathenson, Judy Fierstein
An Excel spread sheet and instructions are provided to calculate tephra volume for exponential thinning on a log(thickness) versus square root of area plot. The spread sheet calculates volumes for a single straight line and for two straight lines. The equations for the calculations are from...
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AGU Poster: Results of the Tephra 2014 Workshop on Maximizing the Potential of Tephra for Multidisciplinary Science
11 Dec 2014 | Contributor(s): Stephen C Kuehn, Solene Pouget, Kristi L Wallace, Marcus I Bursik
Poster presentation from the 2014 AGU Fall Meeting reporting on results and conclusions of the Tephra 2014 workshop
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Tephra 2014 Field Trip Guide
08 Dec 2014 | Contributor(s): Stephen C Kuehn
Guidebook for the field trip to Mount Saint Helens conducted 4-August-2014 as part of the Tephra 2014 workshop.
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Files for BBN demonstration excercise
17 Apr 2014 | Contributor(s): Thea Hincks
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Pyroclastic density currents and local topography as seen with the conveyer model
15 Apr 2014 | Contributor(s): Domenico M. Doronzo
Pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) are multiphase flows generated during explosive volcanic eruptions, and they move down the volcano, and over the surrounding topography. The flow-topography interaction can play a fundamental role in the sedimentary processes, and in the resulting deposit...
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TOTGS: Total grainsize distribution of tephra fallout
20 Jan 2014 | Contributor(s): Seb Biass, Costanza Bonadonna
NOTE The code is now maintained on GitHub: https://github.com/e5k/TOTGS Follow updates on: https://e5k.github.io/ Quantifying the total grainsize distribution (TGSD) is a necessary step to achieve a thorough characterization of a given tephra deposit. Several methods exist to...
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Tephra 2014 - Maximizing the potential of tephra for multidisciplinary science
09 Jan 2014 | Contributor(s): Steven Kuehn, Solene Pouget, Marcus I Bursik
Tephra deposits are used by diverse communities: volcanologists, petrologists, tephrochronologists, paleoclimatologists, paleoecologists and archaeologists. To perhaps be too reductionist, volcanologists are generally interested in tephra to understand eruption behavior, frequency, and hazards;...
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Disaster Zone - Montserrat Factsheet
27 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
A factsheet on the Montserrat volcanic crisis. This was designed to suit the UK GCSE Geography curriculum, so very little science is included!
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Disaster Zone - Rocks
26 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
See volcanic rocks up close and under the microscope. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; suitable for all ages, although younger children must be supervised.
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Disaster Zone - Make-a-Quake!
26 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
An activity for all ages - build houses from Lego and Jenga blocks, then make an "earthquake" to see how well they survive; monitor the "seismic" waves on a laptop. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; use as a stall activity or in the classroom.
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Disaster Zone - Sounds of Disaster
26 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
A game for all ages - find out what erupting volcanoes, earthquakes, avalanches, wildfires, etc sound like. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; use it as a stall or classroom activity.
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Disaster Zone - Eruption Styles Activity
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
Recreate four different styles of volcanic eruption: effusive, Strombolian, Vulcanian, and Plinian. Part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource; suitable for all ages.Includes an activity guide, instructions on how to set up each of the four demonstrations, and pictures to show what...
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Disaster Zone - Dress up like a Volcanologist!
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
Activity for all ages - part of the "Disaster Zone" stall / educational resource. People can dress up, then have their photo taken in front of a "volcano" background poster. Includes a guide on how to run the activity, background posters, activity sign, and a booklet showing volcanologists at...
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Disaster Zone - The Stall
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
This is an overview of the "Disaster Zone" stall on natural hazards, for use at science fairs. Suitable for all ages.Included here are instructions on setting up the stall, signs and table coverings for printing, name badges, and sticker templates for printing. The stall activities (named in...
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Disaster Zone - Volcanoes Slideshow
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
A slideshow all about volcanoes - summarizes mid-ocean ridge volcanoes, subduction zone volcanoes, and hotspot volcanoes. Use as a slideshow, a lesson (add rocks or video clips for variety!), a booklet, or homework. Part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource; suitable for all ages (although...
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Disaster Zone - Deadly Slideshow
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
A slideshow about seven natural hazards: volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wildfires, and lightning. Use it as a slideshow, as the basis of a lesson, as a booklet, or as homework. Part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource; suitable for all ages.Landscape and portrait...
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Disaster Zone - Hazard Posters
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
Four posters on natural hazards - earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes; part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for all ages.
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Disaster Zone - Deadly Wordsearch!
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
A natural hazards wordsearch - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for all ages.
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Disaster Zone - Deadly Volcanoes Crossword!
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
A volcanoes crossword - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for adults and children over 8 years.Answers available as a separate download.
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Disaster Zone - Not-So-Deadly Crossword!
25 Feb 2013 | Contributor(s): Jeannie A.J. Scott
A natural hazards crossword - part of the "Disaster Zone" educational resource. Suitable for all ages; a "Deadly" crossword is also available.Answers available as a separate download.