In Kamchatka, the method of ground-penetrating radar was used for the first time in the world to study the active Gorely volcano. The crater was "X-rayed" to a depth of up to six meters. This was reported by Veronika Pavlova, Associate Professor of the Department of Biology and Earth Sciences of the Kamchatka State University named after Vitus Bering.
The technology of "X-raying" the earth with radio waves to study the structure of the upper layers in the crater of the active Gorely volcano at an altitude of more than 1,800 meters made it possible to see how volcanic ash and solidified lava flows are located at a depth of up to six meters, and also to identify the difference between active and inactive craters.
Scientists have studied two sections of the crater.
The results of the study showed significant differences between active and inactive craters. Ground-penetrating radar gives an idea of the structure of the upper layers to a depth of six meters. For a complete study of volcanic structures, it is important to combine this method with other geophysical approaches.
Researchers believe that this technology will help explore other active volcanoes. The new approach has proven its effectiveness even in difficult natural conditions.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that TPU created software for studying rocks using the SKIF CCP.
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