The mitigation of volcanic hazards : environment and natural hazards : proceedings of the course, Vulcano, Italy, 12 to 18 June 1994 / edited by F. Barberi, R. Casale, R. Fantechi.

At head of title: European Commission

Includes bibliographical references

Introduction / F. Barberi and R. Casale -- The simulation of volcanic eruptions -- Modelling of magma ascent along volcanic conduits: a review / P. Papale -- Modelling plinina columns and ash fallout hazard / G. Macedonio -- The simulation of volcanic eruptions: collapsing columns and pyroclastic flows / A. Neri -- Lahars: physical behaviour and numerical simulation / M. T. Pareschi -- The vulcano case -- Volcanic history and maximum expected eruption at La Fossa di Vulcano / L. La Volpe -- Assessment of a shallow magmatic system: the case of the 1888-90 eruption, Vulcano Island, Italy / R. Clocchiatti ...[et al.] -- Modelling of the hydrothermal activity at Vulcano / M. Todesco -- Geophysical monitoring of volcanoes -- Seismicity of volcanoes / F. Ferrucci -- Crustal deformation of volcanoes / F. Sigmundsson -- Microgravity monitoring / H. Rymer -- Geomagnetic studies on volcanoes / J. Zlotnicki -- Sea level change and the stability and activity of coastal and island volcanoes / W. J. McGuire -- Precision of ground deformation observations / E. Tryggvason -- Geochemical monitoring of volcanoes -- Geochemistry of volcanic gases: composition, origin and flux. Applications to volcano monitoring (in French) / P. Allard -- Volcanic components in groundwater: monitoring and interpretation / N. Oskarsson -- Soil gas investigation in volcanic areas / M. L. Carapezza -- Case histories -- Case studies: health aspects of volcanic activity / P. J. Baxter -- Precursors to the Krafla rifting episode and human reactions: a case history / G. E. Sigvaldason -- The problems of volcanic unrest: the Campi Flegrei case history / F.Barberi and M. L. Carapezza -- Volcanic hazard estimation of Santorini, Aegean Sea, Greece / G. Vougioukalakis -- Mt. Etna volcano. Guidebook of the 18 June 1994 field excursion / M. Coltelli and M. Pompilio -- Presentations by participating students -- Hazard assessment of explosive volcanoes: Mont Pelee / M. L. Burt, G. Wadge and R. N. Curnow -- Furmarolic incrustations from Baia di Levante, Vulcano Island, Italy / A. Garavelli, M. F. Grasso, F. Vurro -- Volcanology and dating of the Caldera phase eruptions on Nisyros volcano, Greece / J. Hardiman -- Polarisation of the tremor wave field at Mount Etna / R. Napoli -- Morphology and structure of lava flows from ephemeral vents at Mount Etna / M. Polacci -- Microseismicity of southern Calabria: source parameters and scaling law / A. Principe -- The attenuation coefficient and the dynamic site response by three-component digital seismograms: an application of the microseismicity of southern California / L. Scaramuzzino