InSAR Observations of Ground Deformation
Application to the Cascades Volcanic Arc
Authors: Parker, Amy Laura
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This doctoral thesis applies measurements of ground deformation from satellite radar using their potential to play a key role in understanding volcanic and magmatic processes throughout the eruption cycle. However, making these measurements is often problematic, and the processes driving ground deformation are commonly poorly understood. These problems are approached in this thesis in the context of the Cascades Volcanic Arc. From a technical perspective, the thesis develops a new way of using regional-scale weather models to assess a priori the influence of atmospheric uncertainties on satellite measurements of volcano deformation, providing key parameters for volcano monitoring. Next, it presents detailed geodetic studies of two volcanoes in northern California: Medicine Lake Volcano and Lassen Volcanic Centre. Finally, the thesis combines geodetic constraints with petrological inputs to develop a thermal model of cooling magma intrusions. The novelty and range of topics covered in this thesis mean that it is a seminal work in volcanic and magmatic studies.
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Amy Parker is a satellite geodesist and geophysicist, whose research involves the application and interpretation of InSAR data to investigate ground deformation related to natural hazards and anthropogenic problems. She received a First Class BSc (Hons) Geophysics from the University of Liverpool (2011), and has collaborated in research projects throughout the world, including the U.S., Ethiopia, and Australia.
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Introduction
Pages 1-23
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Investigating Long-Term Subsidence at Medicine Lake Volcano, CA, Using Multi Temporal InSAR
Pages 25-58
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Systematic Assessment of Atmospheric Uncertainties for InSAR Data at Volcanic Arcs Using Large-Scale Atmospheric Models: Application to the Cascade Volcanoes
Pages 59-90
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Time Constraints on Magma Intrusionfrom Thermal Models of Long-Termsubsidence: Medicine Lake Volcano, CA
Pages 91-123
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Constraining Mechanisms of Volcanic Subsidence at Lassen Volcanic Center, CA, Using InSAR
Pages 125-150
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- InSAR Observations of Ground Deformation
- Book Subtitle
- Application to the Cascades Volcanic Arc
- Authors
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- Amy Laura Parker
- Series Title
- Springer Theses
- Copyright
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-39034-5
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-39034-5
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-39033-8
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-81799-6
- Series ISSN
- 2190-5053
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XVII, 165
- Number of Illustrations
- 27 b/w illustrations, 15 illustrations in colour
- Topics