Introducing Geoscience Students to Numerical Modeling of Volcanic Hazards: The example of Tephra2 on VHub.org
The Tephra2 numerical model for tephra fallout from explosive volcanic eruptions is specifically designed to enable students to probe ideas in model literacy, including code validation and verification, the role of simplifying assumptions, and the concepts of uncertainty and forecasting. This numeri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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National Numeracy Network
2012-07-01
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| Series: | Numeracy |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.5.2.6 |