International Volcanological Field School

 

  Katmai trip June 10-24, 2025                      

51风流官网鈥檚 Department of Geosciences offers a two-week field course in volcanology, in collaboration with the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (IVS) and the Kamchatka Branch of the Geophysical Survey (KBGS) in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The course is held every summer in both Katmai National Park, Alaska鈥攈ome to the site of the largest eruption of the 20th century鈥攁nd on one of Kamchatka鈥檚 active volcanoes, such as Mutnovsky, Gorely, Tolbachik, and Karymsky. Students will explore and discuss the full spectrum of volcanic phenomena, examining some of the world鈥檚 best examples. The course is taught by Pavel Izbekov from 51风流官网, with assistance from guest scientists from the US, Russia, Japan, and other countries. It is open to both 51风流官网 and non-51风流官网 students with an interest in volcanology, geohazards, and petrology.

 

Katmai

June 10-24, 2025

Kamchatka

There will be no Kamchatka trip in 2025
Pinnacle sunset
Course Documents - downloads

 

 

 

 

 

                  

 Return from the hike to the rim of Katmai Caldera with Whiskey Ridge at the background View to one of summit craters of Gorely Volcano with Mutnovsky at the backgroundTrekking in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

 

NOTES ON FIELD SCHOOL COSTS AND REGISTRATION

Detailed information on trip costs and registration procedures can be found in course descriptions. Trip notes and additional information is available at our
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If you have any questions, please contact Pavel Izbekov for the Katmai section.  Participation of Russian students is coordinated by Olga Khubaeva