Advanced Field Skills

Description

A 7-day field course studying volcanic processes and natural hazards in Tenerife.Tenerife provides exposure of a diverse range of volcanic sequences that display typical processes involved in volcano growth and development.

The module will comprise a guided introduction to the geology of Tenerife, covering explosive and effusive volcanic processes and a range of volcanic hazards (including pyroclastic fall and flow deposits, lava flows, large-scale explosive volcanism and edifice-collapse).

Delivery of this module will also involve independent data collection and problem solving to address key issues in the identification and management of the geological hazards encountered.

Delivery

Seven-day field course, including travel. Five full field days. Two-hour pre-field trip briefing/introduction.

Assessment

Field exercises will focus on data collection and field observations in small, well-exposed areas of volcanic successions throughout the course.

This information, along with independent measurements on a final-day exercise, will be used in an assessment investigating volcanic hazards in the region.

Assessed work will be completed and submitted after the course, and will take the form of a group presentation (25%) and individual report (75%).

Reassessment: Resubmission not permitted for level M. 3,000 word essay for alternative assessment for students unable to undertake fieldwork.

Key skills

• Research project design
• Independent field observations and data collation
• Small group-working
• Data integration
• Presentation and report-writing skills