We are delighted to announce a visit to our institute by Sir Stephen Sparks, Emeritus Professor at the University of Bristol. On May 12, at 3 PM, Steve will give a lecture on “Large silicic magma bodies and very large magnitude explosive eruptions”.
Abstract and other details can be found here.
Sir Robert Stephen John Sparks CBE, FRS is Emeritus Professor at the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol. He is one of the world’s leading volcanologists and has been widely recognised for his work in this field. Steve’s research concerns quantitative studies of geological processes using a combination of field studies, laboratory experiments, analytical studies and theoretical modelling. His main focus has been on volcanic and igneous processes and he has also made contributions in fundamental fluid mechanics, sedimentology, and risk assessment methodologies for natural hazards. Steve Sparks has published over 300 papers, which have been cited more than 10,000 times, and is an ISI Highly Cited Researcher. He has a distinguished record of service to the geological community: He was President of the Geological Society of London from 1994 to 1996, President of IAVCEI from 1999 to 2003, and President-elect of the VGP section of the American Geophysical Union for 2009.
More information at:
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/person/Stephen-Sparks-74bee2f8-a412-490e-ae73-63097648d657/