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Merapi Volcano: Geology, Eruptive Activity, and Monitoring of a High-Risk Volcano

Gertisser, Ralf; Troll, Valentin R.; Walter, Thomas R.; Gusti Made Agung Nandaka, I; Ratdomopurbo, Antonius

Authors

Valentin R. Troll

Thomas R. Walter

I Gusti Made Agung Nandaka

Antonius Ratdomopurbo



Contributors

Antonius Ratdomopurbo
Editor

I Gusti Made Agung Nandaka
Editor

Thomas R. Walter
Editor

Valentin R. Troll
Editor

Abstract

This book provides the first comprehensive compilation of cutting-edge research on Merapi volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia, one of the most iconic volcanoes in the world. It integrates results from both the natural (geology, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, physical volcanology) and social sciences, and provides state-of-the-art information on volcano monitoring, the assessment of volcanic hazards, and risk mitigation measures.

As one of Indonesia’s most active and dangerous volcanoes, Merapi is perhaps best known for its pyroclastic density currents, which are produced by gravitational or explosive lava dome failures (commonly referred to as Merapi-type nuées ardentes). Merapi’s eruptions have posed a persistent threat to life, property and infrastructure within the densely populated areas on the volcano’s flanks, as demonstrated most recently by catastrophic eruptions, which attracted worldwide media interest.

Citation

Gertisser, R., Troll, V. R., Walter, T. R., Gusti Made Agung Nandaka, I., & Ratdomopurbo, A. (2023). A. Ratdomopurbo, R. Gertisser, I. G. M. A. Nandaka, T. R. Walter, & V. R. Troll (Eds.). Merapi Volcano: Geology, Eruptive Activity, and Monitoring of a High-Risk Volcano. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15040-1

Book Type Edited Book
Acceptance Date Feb 2, 2023
Online Publication Date Feb 2, 2023
Publication Date 2023
Deposit Date May 30, 2023
Publisher Springer
Series Title Active Volcanoes of the World
Series ISSN 2195-7029
Book Title Active Volcanoes of the World
ISBN 9783031150395; 9783031150401
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15040-1