Shallow Crustal Processes research seeks to understand the geodynamic and tectonic drivers of the Earth System.
Research into crust-lithosphere-mantle interactions include volcanic and magmatic processes, geochronology, and links to dynamic topography and the low-temperature thermal history of the crust.
We also study the structural architecture of faults including their influence on the migration of fluids, including carbon dioxide, within the shallow crust.
Current research topics
Alkali feldspar microtextures & geochronology
Reservoir induced faulting
Volcanology, sedimentology and petrology
Theme members
Based in the Department of Geographical & Earth Sciences (GES):
Brian Bell,
David Brown,
Rod Brown,
Tim Dempster,
Martin Lee,
Fiona Meade,
Cristina Persano.
Based at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Center (SUERC):
Dan Barfod,
Adrian Boyce,
Rob Ellam,
Tony Fallick,
Angus MacKenzie,
Darren Mark,
Fin Stuart.
Current postgraduate students
Rachael Ellen,
Susan Lawther.
Facilities and resources
Imaging, Spectroscopy and Analysis Center (ISAAC)
NERC Argon Isotope Facility at SUERC
Low temperature thermochronology laboratories
2011 PhD projects
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