Public Lecture 'The Life and Times of Supervolcanoes'

10 October 2023, 4.15 PM - 10 October 2023, 6.15 PM

Bristol Benjamin Meaker Distinguished Visiting Professor Colin Wilson, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Wills Memorial Building, G25

Supervolcanoes are defined by them having explosive supereruptions (>1000 cubic kilometres of pumice and ash). A continuing challenge is understanding how supervolcanoes behave past and present and over what timescales, up to and including those of human interest. This talk summarises work tackling this challenge on supervolcanoes in New Zealand and the USA.

This is an in person lecture that will be followed by a drinks reception at the venue. The event is free and all are welcome. Reserve your place using the Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-lecture-colin-wilson-university-of-bristol-visiting-professor-tickets-727484925997

Please contact eam-earth-sciences@bristol.ac.uk with any access or special requirements by Friday 6 October, 2023.

You can read more about Professor Colin Wison and his research on his BBMDVP web profile page here.

Contact information

Please contact Professor Wilson's host Professor Juliet Biggs, Earth Sciences.

Colin J.N. Wilson