Geological Sciences

Geological Sciences

Travis HortonTravis Horton

Position

Environmental Geochemistry

Qualifications

Ph.D. (Stanford University)

Room

339

Contact Details

Phone: (#64-3) 364-2987 ext 7734
Fax: +64 3 364 2769
travis.horton@canterbury.ac.nz

Postal Address: Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand

Research

Stable isotope geochemistry and biogeochemistry, interactions among the different spheres of the earth system, and relationships among tectonic, topographic, and climatic processes and conditions.  Source and transport of fluids in active orogens and volcanic centers.  Geochemical and biogeochemical proxies for climate change in the southern hemisphere on a variety of spatial and temporal scales.  Geochemical tracing and quality assessment of water resources.  Biogeochemical evaluation of foodweb structure including nutrient and trace element transport paths in exotic ecosystems.  Paleotopographic investigation of mountain belts and plateaus.

Publications

Please see Travis's UC Research Profile for a full list of publications