************************************************************ From: Alina Hale <alinah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ************************************************************ 2008 AGU Western Pacific Geophysics Meeting. Cairns, Australia, 29 July - 1 August 2008. Abstract submission deadline: 16 April 2008. We would like to draw your attention to the following session: V03: Modelling Volcanic Processes. Conveners: Susanna Jenkins, Macquarie University, Australia. sjenkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Alina Hale, The University of Queensland, Australia. alinah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link: http://www.agu.org/meetings/wp08/ Description: A key goal in volcanology is the accurate forecasting of volcanic processes and hazards. Volcanic hazards include lava flows, pyroclastic flows and surges, ash/tephra fall and tsunamis, all of which may have devastating consequences for local communities and the economy, air travel and the natural environment. An important component to understanding the behaviour of the physical processes that act prior to, during and after a volcanic eruption is the development and implementation of detailed models. Many volcanic processes are complex and highly non-linear such that even minor changes in magmatic properties can significantly influence eruptive behaviour. Such attributes present significant challenges to the modelling of volcanic eruptive events. Recent progress with analogue, analytical and numerical models has offered noteworthy insights into the fundamental characteristics of volcanoes and their eruptions. These advancements allow for better understanding, more realistic model outcomes and their correspondence with observations in the field. We invite contributions from those involved in experimental, theoretical and numerical studies on volcanic processes. This session aims to draw together modelling contributions in order to illuminate new approaches, methodologies and results. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
