Effects of dike/fissure-wall properties on near-surface magma transport and eruption: An experimental approach using molten wax

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Academic background

Sciences

Host campus

Dunedin

Qualification

Master's, PhD

Department

Geology

Supervisor

Professor James White

Overview

A postgraduate research opportunity is now available in the Department of Geology, at the University of Otago, New Zealand.

An experimental approach using molten wax will be employed to identify the effects of dike/fissure-wall properties on near-surface magma transport and eruption.

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• Graduate research at the University of Otago
• Scholarships at the University of Otago

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