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Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and its applications to study volcanoes, part 2: InSAR imaging of Alaskan Volcanoes

July 1, 2006

Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) is a remote sensing technique which can measure ground surface deformation with sub-centimeter precision and spatial resolution in tens-of-meters over a large region. This paper summarizes our recent InSAR studies of Alaskan volcanoes, associated with both eruptive and non-eruptive activity. It shows that InSAR can improve our understanding of how the Alaskan volcanoes work and enhance our capability to predict future eruptions and the associated hazards. 

Publication Year 2006
Title Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and its applications to study volcanoes, part 2: InSAR imaging of Alaskan Volcanoes
Authors Zhong Lu, Daniel Dzurisin, Charles W. Wicks, John A. Power
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science of Surveying and Mapping
Index ID 70179214
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Volcano Hazards Program