Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES)
Tectonic causes and possible premonitory signals of volcano failure
Work contributing to the International Lithosphere Programme in which we investigate the tectonic causes of volcano failure and their possible premonitory signals...more...
Identification of tsunamigenic slope instability
Several slopes on the island of Dominica, Lesser Antilles show signs that, if they become move suddenly they could create tsunami waves. We are using remote sensing and high resolution geological modelling to identify possible zones of instability both on land and offshore.
Palaeoseismology and neotectonics of seismically active regions
Working with partners in three different regions, we are using remote sensing, geophysics and field investigation to identify indicators of ancient and modern earthquakes...more...
Flank Stability of Mount Etna
With the Italian National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology we are investigating the importance of relatively weak clay layers on Mt Etna and whether they are a major control on flank collapse...more...
Evolution of effusive volcanic activity and modelling of lava flow fields
Understanding effusive activity and lava movement is crucial to the effective management of hazards on many volcanoes...more...
Communicating volcanic hazards
Just as important as understanding the hazards and risks associated with geological hazards is communicating them to those communities most affected...more...
