Volcanic geology of São Miguel Island (Azores Archipelago) / edited by J. L. Gaspar, Universidade dos Açores, Portugal, J. E. Guest, University College London, UK, A.M. Duncan, University of Liverpool, UK, F. J. A. S. Barriga, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal, and D. K. Chester, Liverpool Hope University, UK.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gaspar, J. L. (João Luís Roque Baptista), 1961- editor.

Guest, John, 1938-2012, editor.

Duncan, A. M. (Angus M.), editor.

Barriga, F. J. A. S. (Fernando José Arraiano de Sousa), editor.

Chester, David K., editor.

Series:

Memoir (Geological Society of London) ; Number 44.

Memoir (Geological Society of London) ; Number 44

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Volcanology--Azores--São Miguel Island.

Volcanology.

Volcanoes--Azores--São Miguel Island.

Volcanoes.

Local Subjects:

Volcanology--Azores--São Miguel Island.

Volcanoes--Azores--São Miguel Island.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 309 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).

Other Title:

Volcanic Geology of São Miguel Island

Volcanic Geology of São Miguel Island

Place of Publication:

London : Geological Society, [2015]

Contents:

Dedication

Volcanic geology of São Miguel Island (Azores Archipelago): introduction / J. Gaspar, J.E. Guest, A. Duncan, D. Chester & F. Barriga

Geological setting. The structure of the azores Triple Junction: implications for São Miguel Island / J.M. Miranda, J.F. Luis, N. Lourenço & R.M.S. Fernandes

Active tectonics in the central and eastern Azores islands along the Eurasia-Nubia boundary: a review / J. Madeira, A. Brum da Silveira, A. Hipólito & R. Carmo

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the Azores region: geodynamic implications from major historical events and instrumental seismicity / J.L. Gaspar, G. Queiroz, T. Ferreira, A.R. Medeiros, C. Goulart & J. Medeiros

The magmatism of the Azores islands / V. Zanon

Volcanic history. Volcano-tectonic strucutres of São Miguel Island, Azores / R. Carmo, J. Madeira, T. Ferreira, G. Queiroz & A. Hipólito

Eruptive history and evolution of Sete Cidades Volcano, São Miguel Island, Azores / G. Queiroz, J.L. Gaspar, J.E. Guest, A. Gomes & M.H. Almeida

Eruptive history of Fogo Volcano, São Miguel, Azores / N. Wallenstein, A. Duncan, J.E. Guest & M.H. Almeida

The volcanic history of Furnas Volcano, São Miguel, Azores / J.E. Guest, J.M. Pacheco, P.D. Cole, A.M. Duncan, N. Wallenstein, G. Queiroz, J.L. Gaspar & T. Ferreira

Distribution and significance of basaltic eruptive centres: São Miguel, Azores / T. Ferreira, A. Gomes, J.L. Gaspar & J. Guest

The older Volcanic complexes of São Miguel, Azores: Nordeste and Povoação / A.M. Duncan, J.E. Guest, N. Wallenstein & D.K. Chester

Geological hazards and risk assessment. Eruptive frequency and volcanic hazards zonation in São Miguel Islands, Azores / J.L. Gaspar, J.E. Guest, G. Queiroz, J. Pacheco, A. Pimentel, A. Gomes, R. Marques, A. Felpeto, T. Ferreira & N. Wallenstein

Landslides on São Miguel Island (Azores): susceptibility analysis and validation of rupture zones using a bivariate GIS-based statistical approach / R. Marques, P. Amaral, I. Araújo, J.L. Gaspar & J.L. Zêzere

Mapping of soil CO₂ diffuse degassing at São Miguel Island and its public health implications / F. Viveiros, J.L. Gaspar, T. Ferreira, C. Silva, M. Marcos & A. Hipólito

Diffuse soil emanations of radon and hazard implications at Furnhas Volcano, São Miguel Island (Azores) / C. Silva, F. Viveiros, T. Ferreira, J.L. Gaspar & P. Allard

Volcanic hazard vulnerability on São Miguel Island, Azores / N. Wallenstein, D. Chester, R. Coutinho, A. Duncan & C. Dibben

Volcano monitoring. Seismic activity on São Miguel Island volcano-tectonic structures (Azores archipelago) / A. Silva, T. Ferreira, A. Medeiros, R. Carmo, R. Luis, N Wallenstein, C. Bean & R. Sousa

Tectonic and volcanic deformation at São Miguel Island, Azores, observed by continuous GPS analysis 2008-13 / J. Okada, F. Sigmundsson, B.G. Ófeigsson, T.J.L. Ferreira, & R.M.M.T.C. Rodrigues

Hydrogeochemical characterization of mineral waters in São Miguel Island, Azores / J.V. Cruz, P. Freire, A. Costa, J. Fontiela, L. Cabral & R.M. Coutinho

Permanent monitoring of soil CO₂ degassing at Furnas and Fogo volcanoes (São Miguel Island, Azores) / F. Viveiros, T. Ferreira, C. Silva, J.C. Vieira, J.L. Gaspar, G. Virgill & P. Amaral

Natural resources. Hydrogeology of São Miguel Island, Azores: a review / R. Coutinho, J. Fontiela, P. Freire & J.V. Cruz

Use of geothermal resources in the Azores islands: a contribution to the energy self-sufficiency of a remote and isolated region / G. Ranel, C. Ponte & A. Franco

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-78620-207-7