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Applications of Remote Sensing Technology in Volcano Hazard Monitoring

A special issue of Remote Sensing (ISSN 2072-4292). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Remote Sensing".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2024 | Viewed by 2348

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Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Osservatorio Etneo, Catania, Italy
Interests: UAS volcanology GIS remote sensing; volcanological monitoring; field work
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Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Osservatorio Etneo, Catania, Italy
Interests: volcanology GIS; topographic data

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Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Osservatorio Etneo, 95125 Catania, Italy
Interests: remote sensing application; analysis of the explosive activity and eruption dynamics
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Remote sensing provides information about objects on or near the surface of the Earth and atmosphere based on their reflected or emitted radiation. Information is also typically captured at distances from a few to several meters in the form of image data. Generally, the provided information is essential in areas exposed to dangerous phenomena or those that are otherwise difficult to reach. Remote sensing systems span from ground to satellite; among them, unoccupied aerial systems (UASs, drones) are revolutionizing how imagery of Earth is captured.

Remote sensing data or their derivatives are often managed with other datasets within geographic information systems (GIS) aimed at conducting spatial analyses, generating quantitative distributed measurements, and mapping different processes and phenomena.

This Special Issue aims to show the progress of remote sensing applications in volcanological monitoring, hazard quantification, and risk mitigation. We also would like to encourage debates on how different remote sensing techniques can be synergically used to achieve the best possible investigation of volcanic processes.

This Special Issue welcomes academic articles about the applications of remote sensing systems aimed at discussing frontier application, and the developments of different remote sensing techniques and platforms in various branches of volcanology. This Special Issue invites contributions that enhance the understanding of eruptive dynamics, the estimation of the main eruptive parameters, and the associated hazards. The topics mainly include but are not limited to the following themes and techniques:

  • Data analysis of ground-based and satellite remote sensing systems;
  • Optical and TIR sensors;
  • UAS (unmanned aerial system) data analysis;
  • Analysis and monitoring of volcanic phenomena;
  • Morpho-structural analysis;
  • Integration of multiple sensor types;
  • Geological mapping;
  • Geomorphology;
  • Volcano-tectonics.

Dr. Emanuela De Beni
Dr. Cristina Proietti
Dr. Gaetana Ganci
Dr. Simona Scollo
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Keywords

  • volcano monitoring and analysis
  • remote sensing systems
  • estimation of eruption parameters
  • ground-based, satellite, and UAS sensors
  • GIS

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Twenty Years of Thermal Infrared Observations (2004–2024) at Campi Flegrei Caldera (Italy) by the Permanent Surveillance Ground Network of INGV-Osservatorio Vesuviano
by Fabio Sansivero and Giuseppe Vilardo
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(17), 3352; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16173352 - 9 Sep 2024
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Thermal infrared (TIR) time series images acquired by ground, proximal TIR stations provide valuable data to study evolution of surface temperature fields of diffuse degassing volcanic areas. This paper presents data processing results related to TIR images acquired since 2004 by six ground [...] Read more.
Thermal infrared (TIR) time series images acquired by ground, proximal TIR stations provide valuable data to study evolution of surface temperature fields of diffuse degassing volcanic areas. This paper presents data processing results related to TIR images acquired since 2004 by six ground stations in the permanent thermal infrared surveillance network at Campi Flegrei (TIRNet) set up by INGV-Osservatorio Vesuviano. These results are reported as surface temperature and heat flux time series. The processing methodologies, also discussed in this paper, allow for presentation of the raw TIR image data in a more comprehensible form, suitable for comparisons with other geophysical parameters. A preliminary comparison between different trends in the surface temperature and heat flux values recorded by the TIRNet stations provides evidence of peculiar changes corresponding to periods of intense seismicity at the Campi Flegrei caldera. During periods characterized by modest seismicity, no remarkable evidence of common temperature variations was recorded by the different TIRNet stations. Conversely, almost all the TIRNet stations exhibited common temperature variations, even on a small scale, during periods of significant seismic activity. The comparison between the seismicity and the variations in the surface temperature and heat flux trends suggests an increase in efficiency of heat transfer between the magmatic system and the surface when an increase in seismic activity was registered. This evidence recommends a deeper, multidisciplinary study of this correlation to improve understanding of the volcanic processes affecting the Campi Flegrei caldera. Full article
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Monitoring Volcanic Plumes and Clouds Using Remote Sensing: A Systematic Review
by Rui Mota, José M. Pacheco, Adriano Pimentel and Artur Gil
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(10), 1789; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16101789 - 18 May 2024
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Volcanic clouds pose significant threats to air traffic, human health, and economic activity, making early detection and monitoring crucial. Accurate determination of eruptive source parameters is crucial for forecasting and implementing preventive measures. This review article aims to identify the most common remote [...] Read more.
Volcanic clouds pose significant threats to air traffic, human health, and economic activity, making early detection and monitoring crucial. Accurate determination of eruptive source parameters is crucial for forecasting and implementing preventive measures. This review article aims to identify the most common remote sensing methods for monitoring volcanic clouds. To achieve this, we conducted a systematic literature review of scientific articles indexed in the Web of Science database published between 2010 and 2022, using multiple query strings across all fields. The articles were reviewed based on research topics, remote sensing methods, practical applications, case studies, and outcomes using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Our study found that satellite-based remote sensing approaches are the most cost-efficient and accessible, allowing for the monitoring of volcanic clouds at various spatial scales. Brightness temperature difference is the most commonly used method for detecting volcanic clouds at a specified temperature threshold. Approaches that apply machine learning techniques help overcome the limitations of traditional methods. Despite the constraints imposed by spatial and temporal resolution and optical limitations of sensors, multiplatform approaches can overcome these limitations and improve accuracy. This study explores various techniques for monitoring volcanic clouds, identifies research gaps, and lays the foundation for future research. Full article
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