Can 3D seismic imaging reveal the hidden plumbing of a volcano?
In short: Volcanoes are massive, dangerous natural hazards, yet their internal structures remain largely a mystery. This lecture explores how scientists use advanced imaging to look beneath the surface.
Professor Christopher Jackson, a geologist from Imperial College London, explains how 3D seismic imaging techniques can illuminate the internal structure of volcanoes. By using these methods, researchers aim to understand the evolution of the 'hot rocks' and the complex 'plumbing systems' that lie beneath these volatile features.
The discussion connects these geological processes to how the Earth’s crust deforms and how such movements have shaped environments and economic resources throughout deep time.
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