C. Ian Schipper
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PhD University of Otago (accepted 12 Mar 2010) Email:
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Research Interests
- Eruption mechanisms
- Volcaniclastic rocks and pyroclast textures
- Magma-water interaction
- Magma ascent and decompression processes
- Magma vesiculation and textural evolution
- Magmatic degassing systematics and volatile evolution
Education
2006-2010 The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD (Geology)
Thesis: Submarine explosive volcanism at Lō`ihi Seamount, Hawai`i
2004 The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
MSc (Geology), with distinction.
Thesis: Chemical and Mineralogical Characterization of Pyroclastic Deposits from the ca. 1 Ma. Kidnappers and Rocky Hill Eruptions, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand
2002 The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
BASc (Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering) Thesis: The Catastrophic Failure of a Volcanic Dam at Mount Meager, Southwest British Columbia, 2360 BP: An Engineering Approach to Volcanic Hazards
Awards Received: Christopher Riley Memorial Scholarship; George E. Winkler Memorial Scholarship; Outstanding Student Initiative Scholarship
Publications (and works in progress)
Schipper, C. and White, J. (2010) No depth limit to hydrovolcanic limu o Pele: analysis of limu from Lo`ihi Seamount, Hawai`i. Bulletin of Volcanology, 72, 149-164. Published online. Doi: 10.1007/s00445-009-0315-5 pdf
Schipper, C.I., White, J., Houghton, B.F., Shimizu, N. and Stewart, R.B. (2010) "Poseidic" explosive eruptions at Loihi Seamount, Hawaii. Geology, 38, 291-294.
Schipper, C.I., White, J.D.L. and Houghton, B.F. (2010) Syn- and post- fragmentation textures in submarine pyroclasts from Lo`ihi Seamount, Hawai`i. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 191, 93-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2010.01.002
Schipper, C.I. (2007) Volcaniclastic Rocks (of the Manihiki Plateau). FS Sonne Cruise Report SO193 Manihiki: Temporal, Spatial, and Tectonic Evolution of Oceanic Plateaus. IMF GEOMAR, Kiel. No. 13:55-61. (in press)
Conference Presentations
Schipper, C.I., and White, J.D.L. (2009) Intra-vesicular extrusions: Sensitive indicators of submarine explosive conduit dynamics. Geological Society of New Zealand. Upcoming oral presentation
Schipper, C.I., White, J.D.L., Houghton, B.F., Shimizu, N., and Stewart, R.B. (2009) A deep-sea scoria cone at Lō`ihi Seamount: the product of “volatile-coupled, water-assisted” (VOCWA) eruption. European Geophysical Union: Vienna, Austria. Oral presentation
Schipper, C.I., White, J.D.L., Houghton, B.F., Shimizu, N., and Stewart, R.B. (2008) Submarine explosive eruptions at Lō`ihi Seamount, Hawai`i- the result of perfectly closed system degassing. American Geophysical Union: San Francisco, CA. Poster
Schipper, C.I., and White, J.D.L. (2008) No depth limit to hydrovolcanic limu o’ Pele: evidence from Lō`ihi Seamount, Hawai`i. IAVCEI General Assembly, Reykjavik, Iceland. Oral presentation
Schipper, C.I., Houghton, B.F., Gonnermann, H.M., and White, J.D.L. (2007) Vesicle evolution in primary volcaniclastic deposits of Lō`ihi seamount, Hawai’i, with implications for submarine basalt explosivity. American Geophysical Union: San Francisco, CA. Poster
Schipper, C.I., White, J.D.L., and Houghton, B.F. (2007) Primary volcaniclastic deposits at Lō`ihi Seamount, Hawai’i: evidence for submarine explosive activity? Geological Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 123A. Poster
Earth Science/ Volcanology Experience
2009 Non-explosive magma-water interaction experiments, Physikalisch Vulkanologisches Labor, Universität Würzburg, Germany
2009 University of Otago third-year mapping field course, Swinburn, Otago, New Zealand: supervisor
2007 IMF GEOMAR, FS Sonne Cruise SO193, Manihiki Plateau: guest scientist
2007 University of Hawai`i field course in explosive volcanism, Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i, and Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand: guest student
2006 Hawaiian Undersea Research Laboratory Pisces IV/ Keana Kako’i Cruise P4-160 to P4-164, Lō`ihi Seamount: student scientist
2002 The Open University of London- Deformation Study of Mt. Etna, Sicily: field assistant
2001 University of Washington field course at Mt. Pinatubo, Philippines: exchange student
2000 U.S. Geologic Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Kilauea Volcano, Hawai`i: deformation group intern
1998 The University of British Columbia Geography Department: laboratory and field technician
1998 University of British Columbia Geology Department: field assistant
Professional Affiliations
European Geophysical Union (EGU)
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI)
Geological Society of New Zealand (GSNZ)
Other Work Experience
2005 Adventures Pacific, Tofino, BC, Canada: whale watching tour guide and boat operator
2004 The University of Otago Central Library, Dunedin, New Zealand: reference department shelver
2001 Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada: equipment manager