Dr. Venera May
Visiting lecturer
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Volcanoes, geochronology
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Motivation and Scope
My broad research interests are the study of mainly basaltic Quaternary volcanoes from non-conventional settings from a geochemical and geochronology point of view. By analysing the geochemical composition of lava flows, the volcano eruptive behaviour can be determined and the magmatic source can be characterised, providing a window to our inaccessible inner Earth. Geochronological tools are essential in comprehending the eruptive frequency of a volcano and to identify possible volcanic hazards.