International Volcanological Field School

 

  Katmai trip June 10-24, 2025                      

UAF’s 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, AVÀÇÂÛ̳—home to the site of the largest eruption of the 20th century—and on one of Kamchatka’s 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’s best examples. The course is taught by Pavel Izbekov from UAF, with assistance from guest scientists from the US, Russia, Japan, and other countries. It is open to both UAF and non-UAF 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