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Jean-François Smekens

Volcanology | Remote Sensing | Planetary Surfaces

  • About me
    • Resume
  • Research Themes
    • Volcanic Degassing
    • Eruptive Periodicity
    • Instrument Development
    • Satellite Validation
  • Tools and Methods
    • The SO2 camera
    • OP-FTIR
    • Hyperspectral Imaging
    • Laboratory Spectroscopy
  • Blog
  • In the Field

Physical Volcanology

Understanding the processes that take govern volcanic eruptions, from the magma chamber to the atmosphere

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Spectroscopy

A powerful tool to investigate the composition of planetary surfaces and atmospheres

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Satellite Remote Sensing

Observing dynamic processes, surface and atmospheric properties from above

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Instrument Design

Pushing the limits of instrument capabilities and portability to enable better science

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Home

I use spectroscopy and imaging tools to understand processes and deposits from volcanic eruption, past and present

Check out the social media resources below for more volcano-related content:

Icelandic Met Office

Handle @vedurstofan

INGV

Handle @INGVvulcani

USGS Volcanoes

Handle @USGSVolcanoes
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