VOLCANBOX: a systematic methodology and e-tools set to conduct long- and short-term volcanic hazard assessment
Coordinator: Dr. Joan Marti
Dates: September 23-27, 2019
Venue: Technological Center of Vilanova i La Geltrú, Technical University of Catalonia, Rambla de l’Exposició, 24, 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, (Barcelona, Spain)
https://www.upc.edu/sct/en/centre_7_centro-tecnologico-vilanova-geltru.html
Maximum number of participants: 20
Cost per participants: 250 euros
Scope: This is a training course on the use of VOLCANBOX. VOLCANBOX is a specific methodology (see Marti, 2017) and a set of e-tools ( Felpeto et al., 2010; Sobradelo et al 2013, 2014; Bartolini et al., 2013; 2018; Scaini et al 2014) to conduct long- and short-term volcanic hazard assessment which were developed as part of the VeTOOLS project, funded by Civil Protection Unit of the European Unión, by the Group of Volcanology of Barcelona (CSIC, Spain). VOLCANBOX consists of an integrated software multi-platform specially designed to assess volcanic hazard, as well as assess and manage volcanic risk. This system facilitates the interaction and cooperation between scientists and Civil Protection Agencies in order to share, unify, and exchange procedures, methodologies and technologies to effectively reduce the impacts of volcanic disasters by improving assessment and management of volcanic risk. For this reason, this course is addressed to post-graduate, doctorate and post-doctorate students, members of volcano observatories, and Civil Protection experts interested or working on volcanic hazard assessment and management of volcanic crisis. The course will offer a description of the general concepts and methodologies that are behind VOLCANBOX and will train participants in the use of the different tools that it contains. offering some examples on their use and on the limits of its applicability.
Preliminary program:
Monday, September 23, 2019 (9-13h & 15-18h)
- Theoretical introduction to the methodology for conducting long- and short—term volcanic hazard assessment
- Introduction to the VOLCANBOX platform and its tools
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (9-13h & 15-18h)
- Spatial analysis. Introduction to the use of the QVAST tool.
- Presentation of working examples and analysis of data
- Execution of case studies.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 (9-13h & 15-18h)
- Temporal analysis. Introduction to the use of the HASSET tool.
- Presentation of working examples and analysis of data
- Execution of case studies.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 (9-13h & 15-18h)
- Simulation models. Introduction to the different simulation models for the different volcanic hazards
- Presentation of working examples and analysis of data
- Execution of case studies.
Friday, September 27, 2019 (9-13h & 15-18h)
- Short-term hazard assessment. Introduction to the use of ST-HASSET
- Presentation of working examples and analysis of data
- Execution of case studies.
- Vulnerability analysis. Introduction to use of VOLCANDAM
- Presentation of working examples and analysis of data
- Execution of case studies. Elaboration of eruption scenarios.
- Cost-Benefit analysis. Introduction to BADEMO
- Presentation of working examples and analysis of data
- Execution of case studies. Elaboration of eruption scenarios.
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INTERNATIONAL COURSE ON VOLCANOLOGY (VIII edition).
Coordination: Dra. Adelina Geyer (ICTJA-CSIC) and Marta Fontaniol (FES Olot)
Management: Prof. Joan Martí (ICTJA-CSIC) and Dra. Adelina Geyer (ICTJA-CSIC)
Dates: October 7-20, 2019.
Venue: Fundació Estudis Superiors d’Olot (FES Olot), Olot, Spain.
Scope: This postgraduate course aims to explain the functioning of volcanoes, the associated risks they entail and also the benefits, taking advantage of the setting of the Garrotxa volcanic area, since it offers the possibility of combining theoretical sessions with a visit to the outcrops to interpret the products of volcanism, as well as simulate possible volcanic risks and analyze in detail the integration of volcanoes in society. The course will review the latest advances in the knowledge of the dynamics of volcanic eruptions and their effects, in the prediction and prevention of eruptions, in the monitoring of volcanoes, economic use of volcanoes, and in educational aspects and integration of volcanoes in society. The course includes theoretical sessions where the main concepts of current volcanology will be taught, two field sessions to learn the study methods of volcanic deposits, and practical sessions on and the application of geophysical and geochemical monitoring techniques and application of methods and laboratory technologies, database management, and numerical treatment.
Program: Program
INTERNATIONAL COURSE ON VOLCANOLOGY (IX edition).
Coordination: Marta Fontaniol (FES Olot)
Management: Prof. Joan Martí (GEO3BCN-CSIC) and Dra. Adelina Geyer (GEO3BCN-CSIC)
Dates: October 18-31, 2021.
Venue: Espai Cràter, Olot, La Garrotxa, Spain
Scope: This postgraduate course aims to explain the functioning of volcanoes, the associated risks they entail and also the benefits, taking advantage of the setting of the Garrotxa volcanic area, since it offers the possibility of combining theoretical sessions with a visit to the outcrops to interpret the products of volcanism, as well as simulate possible volcanic risks and analyze in detail the integration of volcanoes in society. The course will review the latest advances in the knowledge of the dynamics of volcanic eruptions and their effects, in the prediction and prevention of eruptions, in the monitoring of volcanoes, economic use of volcanoes, and in educational aspects and integration of volcanoes in society. The course includes theoretical sessions where the main concepts of current volcanology will be taught, two field sessions to learn the study methods of volcanic deposits, and practical sessions on and the application of geophysical and geochemical monitoring techniques and application of methods and laboratory technologies, database management, and numerical treatment.
Program: Program
CSIC-UIMP Meeting: ‘Volcanism in the Canary Islands’
Management: Prof. Joan Martí (GEO3BCN-CSIC)
Dates: November 16-18, 2021.
Venue: Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Scope: The volcanism of the Canary Islands is rigorously topical both locally and nationally as well as internationally, since it constitutes a unique example of intra-plate oceanic zone volcanism with bimodal basaltic phonolitic volcanism, and it is an active volcanic zone with a high associated risk. which is visited annually by several million people.
This seminar aims to give an updated and as complete as possible view of the main aspects that characterize the volcanism of the Canary Islands, from its geodynamic context, the origin of the magmatism that gives rise to this volcanic activity and its temporal evolution, its current state of activity and volcanic surveillance, its associated risk and its heritage value.
The seminar includes eight one-hour sessions each dedicated to one of the topics of the program and taught by a specialist in that subject, and a one-hour round table to discuss all the topics of the course among all the participants and teachers. .
The seminar is aimed mainly at secondary school teachers, high school and university students, tour guides, national park guides, and people interested in the volcanism of the Canary Islands.
