Copahue Volcano

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xii

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2. Geology

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. A Review of the Geology, Structural Controls, and Tectonic Setting of Copahue Volcano, Southern Volcanic Zone, Andes, Argentina

      • A. Folguera, E. Rojas Vera, L. Vélez, J. Tobal, D. Orts, M. Agusto et al.

      Pages 3-22

   3. Active Tectonics and Its Interactions with Copahue Volcano

      • F. L. Bonali, C. Corazzato, F. Bellotti, G. Groppelli

      Pages 23-45

3. Eruptive History

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 47-47

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   2. Prehistoric to Historic Volcanic Activity at Copahue Volcano

      • A. T. Caselli, M. L. Velez, M. Agusto, C. Liccioli, O. Vaselli

      Pages 49-59

   3. The 2012 Eruption

      • A. Caselli, M. Agusto, M. L. Velez, P. Forte, C. Bengoa, R. Daga et al.

      Pages 61-77

4. Petrology and Geochemistry

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79

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   2. Copahue Volcano and Its Regional Magmatic Setting

      • J. C. Varekamp, J. E. Zareski, L. M. Camfield, E. Todd

      Pages 81-117

   3. Geochemistry of the Magmatic-Hydrothermal Fluid Reservoir of Copahue Volcano (Argentina): Insights from the Chemical and Isotopic Features of Fumarolic Discharges

      • F. Tassi, M. Agusto, O. Vaselli, G. Chiodini

      Pages 119-139

   4. Acid Rivers and Lakes at Caviahue-Copahue Volcano as Potential Terrestrial Analogues for Aqueous Paleo-Environments on Mars

      • A. Rodríguez, J. C. Varekamp, M. J. van Bergen, T. J. Kading, P. Oonk, C. H. Gammons et al.

      Pages 141-172

5. Volcano Monitoring

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173

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   2. Ground Deformation Between 2002 and 2013 from InSAR Observations

      • M. L. Velez, P. Euillades, M. Blanco, L. Euillades

      Pages 175-198

   3. The Copahue Volcanic-Hydrothermal System and Applications for Volcanic Surveillance

      • M. Agusto, J. Varekamp

      Pages 199-238

   4. Risk Assessment and Mitigation at Copahue Volcano

      • A. T. Caselli, C. Liccioli, F. Tassi

      Pages 239-254

6. Volcano and Society

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 255-255

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   2. Geothermal Energy Development at Copahue Volcano

      • L. C. Mas, G. R. Mas

      Pages 257-271

   3. Therapeutic Effects of the Mineral Waters from Copahue Spa

      • A. M. Monasterio, F. Armijo, F. Maraver

      Pages 273-282

   4. Religion, Popular Beliefs and Legends About Copahue Volcano

      • P. Castaño

      Pages 283-293

This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Copahue volcano, located at the border between Argentina and Chile. Scientific studies are limited for this volcanic system, due to its remote location and difficult access in winter. However, Copahue is one of the most active volcanic systems in the southern Andes. Monitoring the volcano's activity is of utter importance, as it provides means of existence for the nearby village of the same name, hosting the world's highest-located hot-springs resort.
This book's aim is to present the current monitoring activities,  and to describe future research programs that are planned in order to mitigate volcanic hazards. Special attention is therefore devoted to the social and industrial activities close to the volcano, such as health therapies and geothermal energy exploitation.
In a special section, the Copahue volcano is presented as a terrestrial modern analog for early-Earth and Mars environments.

• Copahue Volcano
• Early Earth
• Historical Eruption
• Martian Environment
• Southern Andean Volcanic Zone
• Stratovolcano
• Volcanic Activity
• Volcanic Hazard
• Volcano Monitoring

• Earth Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

  Franco Tassi, Orlando Vaselli

• National University of Rio Negro, General Roca, Argentina

  Alberto Tomas Caselli

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