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Volcanoes of the World, Introductory Course

  • 7.5 credits

The course is intended for those who want a deeper understanding of volcanism and volcanoes, where and why they exist, how different types of volcanic eruptions go to, why do some volcanoes are explosive while others slowly pumps up the hot magma.

Note! This course is given in Swedish, for more information please visit the Swedish course page.

  • Contact

    Otto HermelinSenior lecturer, Docent, Geology
    Otto Hermelin
    otto.hermelin[at]geo.su.se
    +46 (0)8 16 47 34 | Room: R229

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