Professor Jim Cole
Position
Professor of Geology
Director, Natural Hazards Research Centre
Volcanology & Volcanic Hazards
Qualifications
B.Sc.(Leic.)
Ph.D.(Well.)
Room
402
Contact Details
Phone: (#64-3) 364-2766
Fax: +64 3 364 2769
jim.cole@canterbury.ac.nz
Postal Address: Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Research
Volcanology, petrology, geochemistry and tectonics of the SW Pacific with particular interests in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Origin and structural control of calderas. Volcanogenic deposits associated with calderas. Magma chamber dynamics. Hazards associated with active volcanoes. Effects of ash and gas on urban and rural communities.
Publications
Please see Jim's UC Research Profile for a full list of publications