Volcano deformation : geodetic monitoring techniques /

This monumental, first-of-a-kind, up-to-date book on volcano geodesy compiled by Dzurisin (US Geological Survey) fills an important gap in the rapidly expanding literature discussing the young science of volcanology. Chapter 1 provides an overview of volcanology and volcanic hazards. Chapters 2-6 discuss the many techniques and instruments for monitoring volcano deformation, such as classical methods, in situ sensors, global positioning systems, interferometric synthetic-aperture radar, and photogrammetry. Chapter 7 offers lessons and case histories from deforming volcanic areas and volcanoes. Chapter 8 explains analytical source models, and chapter 9 covers borehole observations and strain and fluid pressure. Chapter 10 discusses hydrothermal systems and geochemistry associated with volcanism and chapter 11, challenges and opportunities awaiting all geoscientists who are concerned, even remotely, with all aspects of volcanism. The outstanding list of references offers more than 400 citations; the accompanying DVD contains all the book's figures plus an expanded version of analytical source models. The abundance of field photos, charts, maps, etc., from volcanic areas worldwide is exemplary. The chapter authors are eminently qualified, and their book is a marvelous contribution to the highly complex, important, and challenging profession of volcano monitoring. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals; two-year technical program students. T. L. T. Grose Colorado School of Mines