GEO9151 – Earthquake and Volcanic Processes
Course description
Course content
This course will focus on the physics of earthquake and volcanic processes, which are both important endogenic processes accommodating the deformation of the Earth’s crust. Building on geomechanics concepts, we will introduce key controls on earthquakes including the strength of faults, stress transfer, triggering and anthropogenic seismicity. We will investigate magma transport through dykes, sills and other magma intrusions, fracture mechanics associated with dyke and sill propagation, volcano deformation induced by the emplacement of magma, and the stability of a volcanic edifice before it collapses. Inter-links between volcanic systems and earthquakes will be addressed. The course will integrate laboratory, numerical and theoretical approaches.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will have knowledge in
- magma transfer and emplacement in Earth’s crust
- volcano deformation and volcano-tectonics
- earthquake and fault mechanics
- stress transfer and triggering
- links between an earthquake and volcanic systems
- publication level scientific writing
- independent research-based project work
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.
The courses GEO4151 and GEO9151?have a joint admission?with a joint capacity of 10 students.?If the number of applicants exceeds the course capacity, applicants will be ranked in the following order:
- Students admitted to the following programme option:?
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- PhD candidates at the Geosciences Department
- Students in other programme options in the Geosciences master’s programme
- Other PhD candidates and visiting PhD ca