Shallow crustal processes theme

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.

Theme members
Based in the School 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

Facilities and resources

• Imaging, Spectroscopy and Analysis Center (ISAAC)
• NERC Argon Isotope Facility at SUERC
• Low temperature thermochronology laboratories