Rodríguez-Iglesias, Lizzette A.

Rodríguez-Iglesias, Lizzette A.

Faculty Member

Positions

Professor, Department Chair, Universidad de Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

overview

Lizzette A. Rodríguez-Iglesias received her PhD in Geology from Michigan Technological University, after which she returned to her alma mater, at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, where she has been part of the faculty of the Geology Department for 17 years.

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selected publications

abstract
- “SO2 emissions to the atmosphere from active volcanoes in Guatemala and El Salvador, 1999-2002”, Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 138: 325-344. 2004
academic article
- Unravelling the dynamics and hazards of the June 3rd, 2018, pyroclastic density currents at Fuego volcano (Guatemala). Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 436:107791. 2023
- Volcano monitoring in Latin America: taking a step forward. Volcanica. 4:vii-xxxiii. 2021
- Toward IAVCEI guidelines on the roles and responsibilities of scientists involved in volcanic hazard evaluation, risk mitigation, and crisis response. Bulletin of Volcanology. 78:31. 2016
- Resumen de las principales técnicas de percepción remota usadas en volcanes para monitorear las emisiones de gas en tierra. Revista Geológica de América Central. 2015
- A comparison of SO2 retrieval techniques using mini-UV spectrometers and ASTER imagery at Lascar volcano, Chile. Bulletin of Volcanology. 74:589-594. 2012
- SO2 loss rates in the plume emitted by Soufrière Hills volcano, Montserrat. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 173:135-147. 2008

research overview

Volcanology; volcanic hazards assessment; monitoring of volcanic gas emissions by ground-based and satellite-based methods; studies of pyroclastic deposits

full name

Lizzette A. Rodríguez-Iglesias

primary email

lizzette.rodriguez1@upr.edu

phone

787-265-3845

Publications in VIVO

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Contact Info

lizzette.rodriguez1@upr.edu

787-265-3845