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Dynamic Intensities of Volcanic (Flow) Hazards
Through dynamic pressure, heat and readily respirable fine ash, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) are one of the most lethal and damaging hazards associated with volcanic eruptions. This project will quantify the spatiotemporal evolution of links between local bulk flow characteristics (e.g., velocity, thickness, density, temperature and grainsize) and impact intensities for both life safety and infrastructure damage. Methods will include a range of approaches from large scale experiments to statistical analysis. Results will be used to inform spatio-temporal exclusion zones and infrastructure vulnerability models. We invite candidates with a MSc (or similar) degree from a range of disciplines in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Engineering or Statistics. Applicants should have a keen interest in volcanic hazard, and prior experience in statistical modeling, coding and/or analogue experimentation. Applications should include a CV, short cover letter, and evidence of previous study. Enquiries and applications should be emailed directly to either Gert (g.lube@massey.ac.nz) or Mark (m.bebbington@massey.ac.nz)
Exploring innovative new computational methods to produce impact-based lahar hazard analysis; deep-faking an efficient solution to understanding lahars in New Zealand.
This PhD project will aim to provide greater clarity on understanding the geologic, geomorphic and sedimentological settings that influence mass flows and their deposits and impacts. In doing this a baseline dataset of lahar impacts; geomorphic change and depositional properties will be defined, quantified, and statistically analysed to inform new modelling strategies that focus not on the physics of the flowing mass but on predicting/forecasting the geomorphic impacts of future mass flows that occur in similar locations, river channels or catchments. This research will explore new more efficient computational methods to efficiently and robustly produce innovative hazard impact analysis that is aligned to timely decision making required at an appropriate scale that is meaningful and usable by managers and the public. We invite candidates with a MSc (or similar) degree from a range of disciplines in Geophysics, Earth Sciences or Statistics. Applicants should have a keen interest in volcanic hazard, and prior experience in statistical modeling and/or coding. A driver’s licence may be required to conduct field work. Applications should include a CV, short cover letter, and evidence of previous study. Enquiries and applications should be emailed directly to either Jon (j.n.procter@massey.ac.nz) or Stuart (s.mead@massey.ac.nz)
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