Remote Sensing has become a very important tool in various Earth’s observations, including the field of volcanology to monitor the world’s active volcanoes. An example of such application is the observation of the recent eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano where satellite images were used to show the magnitude of its blast. Volcano remote sensing allows for the measurement of volcanic activity without the need of an in situ presence of scientists making this a safer way to conduct research. It can be used to understand the event of the eruption, it’s pre and post conditions, as well as how the volcanoes work in general.
With this Research Topic we aim to create an overview of various remote sensing techniques in volcanology from satellite observations, global positioning system (GPS) networks to the usage of uncrewed areal vehicles and beyond, from regional to continental scale and similar.
The manuscripts submitted should take into consideration the below potential topics however other submissions are also encouraged:
• Satellite observations, uncrewed areal vehicles, GPS etc. in volcanology;
• Applications of remote sensing in volcanology: from ground surface deformation and topographic change mapping, earthquake analysis, thermal anomaly mapping, tracking volcanic gases and ash from eruption plumes, etc;.
• Challenges for remote sensing in volcanology;
• Future research developments.
Remote Sensing has become a very important tool in various Earth’s observations, including the field of volcanology to monitor the world’s active volcanoes. An example of such application is the observation of the recent eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano where satellite images were used to show the magnitude of its blast. Volcano remote sensing allows for the measurement of volcanic activity without the need of an in situ presence of scientists making this a safer way to conduct research. It can be used to understand the event of the eruption, it’s pre and post conditions, as well as how the volcanoes work in general.
With this Research Topic we aim to create an overview of various remote sensing techniques in volcanology from satellite observations, global positioning system (GPS) networks to the usage of uncrewed areal vehicles and beyond, from regional to continental scale and similar.
The manuscripts submitted should take into consideration the below potential topics however other submissions are also encouraged:
• Satellite observations, uncrewed areal vehicles, GPS etc. in volcanology;
• Applications of remote sensing in volcanology: from ground surface deformation and topographic change mapping, earthquake analysis, thermal anomaly mapping, tracking volcanic gases and ash from eruption plumes, etc;.
• Challenges for remote sensing in volcanology;
• Future research developments.