Special Features
This page is a starting point for people who are looking for information about the geological research carried out here at the Department of Geology, University of Otago, New Zealand. The level of detail varies from material suitable for the general public through to geological researchers but it is all intended to be easy to understand and self-contained for any interested person.
The information is diverse and is added to periodically and is difficult to catalogue but the list below should help you to find what you are looking for - simply click on the link. If you still have difficulty try our search facility or contact us directly.
Alpine Fault: introduction to the tectonic setting of New Zealand and detailed mapping of the Alpine Fault
Earthquakes: introduction to the tectonic setting of New Zealand and a number of different hypothetical earthquake scenarios for New Zealand
Volcanoes: links to current volcano research carried out at Otago including Antarctica, Otago, North Island, Africa
Mine Restoration: research into restoration of an old coal mine at Wangaloa and an active gold mine at Macraes Flat
Gold: many sections relating to gold including origins, extraction and environmental aspects
Paleomagnetism: introduction to palaeomagnetism and the Otago Paleomagnetic Research Facility
Paleontology: an overview of the history of paleontology at Otago and information about vertebrate fossils including dolphins, sharks, whales, plesiosaurs and penguins
Metals in the Environment: a diverse collection of information relating to the origins, dispersal and treatment of environmental metals including arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn)
Maps: geology maps, digital elevation models, terrane maps
Macraes gold mine operated by Oceana Gold (NZ) Ltd.
Environmental Geology: becoming a major part of the research carried out by staff and students
What is Geology: simplistic introduction to geology
Last modifiedApril 22, 2008