Volcanology at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
Grant Heiken
Abstract
Grant Heiken
Abstract
This mini-review briefly describes the research conducted at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) on various areas in volcanology. Areas of research include volcanic hazard analysis, the climatic effects of volcanic eruptions, young volcanic fields as heat sources, volcanic ash deposits and nuclear waste isolation, and basic research on the origin of volcanism. (ACR)
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This mini-review briefly describes the research conducted at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) on various areas in volcanology. Areas of research include volcanic hazard analysis, the climatic effects of volcanic eruptions, young volcanic fields as heat sources, volcanic ash deposits and nuclear waste isolation, and basic research on the origin of volcanism. (ACR)
Key concepts: Volcanology, Volcano, Volcanic hazards, Earth science, Volcanism, Geology, National laboratory, Geochemistry