New light on new zealand mesozoic reptiles university of otago. Our research is aimed at unravelling the controls on geological processes. Nzjgg stands for new zealand journal geology and geophysics. Highfrequency marine seismic methods and applications. New zealand journal of geology, and geophysics scimago. New zealands geological research is published by gns science, in the new zealand journal of geology and geophysics, and internationally. Like gsnz branches, online sources about nz geology are many but scattered. Earths hidden continent geological society of america. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics is an international journal of the geoscience of new zealand, the pacific rim, and antarctica 2016 impact factor 1.
This paper presents a seismic velocity model of canterbury, new zealand based on 3d geologic surfaces and velocities from a range of data sources. Geology maps of new zealand and geology books the quarter million mapping qmap programme is the national 1. The purpose is to have a forum in which general doubts about the processes of publication in the journal, experiences and other issues derived from the publication of papers are resolved. View all where would you like to study in new zealand. Full text of new zealand journal of geology and geophysics see other formats. A geologybased 3d seismic velocity model of canterbury, new. The australian plate acts rather like a bulldozers blade, and the sediments on top of the pacific plate are scraped off and. For brevity and where appropriate, we use geology nz with page and figure numbers for references up to 1970. New zealands geological timescale online resources. New zealand s geological research is published by gns science, in the new zealand journal of geology and geophysics, and internationally. Text and diagram content, peter ballance, 2009, collated and slightly updated by jill kenny and bruce hayward, 2017, internal design by jill kenny, digital diagrams and maps by louise cotterall, university of auckland. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics, 33 1990, pp. Earth sciences is available as a major for the bsc and bsctech degrees. The largest island, hautere, preserves an eruptive sequence of subaerial adakitic andesite domes and related block and ash flows, followed by a phase of phreatomagmatic deposits.
The field guide to new zealand geology, by jocelyn thornton, 9780143202592, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bmr journal of australian geology and geophysics national. This contrast suggests that either 1 the different sites were formed during a phase of extremely violent activity, lasting up to a few hundred years, during which geomagnetic secular variation was recorded. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics volume 25. Stress modulation of the seismic gap between the 2008 ms 8. Subduction beneath the north island geology overview. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics earthquake clustering and possible fault interactions across cook strait, new zealand, during the 1848 and 1855 earthquakes. Geodynamics, department of geology, university of otago. A dictionary of geology and earth sciences concise entries on all aspects of geology and earth sciences, including planetary science, volcanology, palaeontology, and mineralogy. The royal society of new zealand uses a variation of the harvard referencing style. A map showing the distribution of earthquakes in new zealand can be obtained from te ara. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics national.
Multiple sites from the whakamaru ignimbrite have indistinguishable 40 ar 39 ar ages 0. These include, plate tectonic driving forces, crustmantle coupling, fluvial and glacial erosion, the thermal regime, material rheology. Current earthquake and volcanic activity can be obtained from the geonet website. However, most employers prefer you to have a masters or phd. Solid earth publishes original research articles on the broad field of solid earth geophysics, petrology, geochemistry, mineralogy, tectonophysics, natural hazards, and volcanology. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics nature. May 29, 2009 the field guide to new zealand geology, by jocelyn thornton, 9780143202592, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For 200 km alongstrike south of hawke bay, the subduction thrust is relatively smooth, dips less than 8, and the wedge is characterized by accretion of young sediment. There are more geophysics courses available in australasia. The subject matter includes geology, geophysics, physical geography and pedology. To become a geophysicist you need a minimum of a bachelors degree in physics, geophysics or geology. This page is an attempt to start to provide a source list of educational and informational material see also the general links page.
Available in the national library of australia collection. The waitakere ranges in the west are the remains of a large andesitic volcano, and great barrier island was formed by the northern end of the coromandel volcanic zone. In explanation of the geographical and topographical atlas of new zealand, from the scientific publications of the novara expedition. Gns science is new zealand s leading provider of earth, geoscience and isotope research and consultancy services. Browse the list of issues and latest articles from new zealand journal of geology and geophysics. Zealand journal of geology and geophysics, 1996, vol.
Geology and geological hazards of the auckland urban area. The geologists do not propose which areas of the potential new continent should belong to new zealand, and which to australia. A geologybased 3d seismic velocity model of canterbury. At the university of otago, we apply geodynamic techniques to a wide range of geological. All journal articles featured in new zealand journal of geology and geophysics vol 32 issue 1. The auckland region of new zealand is built on a basement of greywacke rocks that form many of the islands in the hauraki gulf, the hunua ranges, and land south of port waikato. Seismicreflection imaging of a pullapart sag within tanlu strikeslip fault zone. Earth sciences, geology and geophysics the university of. Earth sciences offers a broad understanding of earths landscape features and processes and includes a range of branches of the subject, including soil science, hydrology, geomorphology, physical geography, volcanology, sedimentary geology, coastal marine studies, engineering geology and environmental science. We report palaeomagnetic measurements from 59 distinct volcanic units sampled at 98 sites in the tvz. The geology of most of the auckland urban area has been mapped by kermode 1992, and his work provides the basis for much of the geology presented in this paper. Geophysics research in the department of geology, university of otago. Geometry of the hikurangi subduction thrust and upper plate.
The geological timescale is the time framework by which we date, correlate and classify rock. Abstract 1 we use 2800 line km of seismic reflection data to map the offshore character and geometry of the hikurangi subduction thrust and outer forearc wedge to depths of. Understanding sedimentary systems and processes of the hikurangi subduction margin. List of issues new zealand journal of geology and geophysics. Full text of new zealand journal of geology and geophysics. All journal articles featured in new zealand journal of geology and geophysics vol 63 issue 2. Intext citations short citations included in the text of a research paper or assignment will enable your readers to find the full details of the source in the reference list. New zealand has over 15,000 kilometres of beautiful and varied coastline.
Author index, volumes 15 geophysics bmr journal of. How is new zealand journal geology and geophysics abbreviated. Te punga 1978, contains a nearcomplete set of references up to 1970, and, to cover a printing delay, a less complete set up to 1976. Palaeomagnetism and chronology of the central taupo. Cenozoic structure and evolution of the weibei sag, southeastern bohai bay basin, china. Bureau of mineral resources, geology and geophysics. Geodynamics, department of geology, university of otago, new.
Gns science is new zealands leading provider of earth, geoscience and isotope research and consultancy services. A sixyear study by the gns science research institute in new zealand found that there could be tens of billions of dollars worth of fossil fuels in offshore regions around the landmass. Author links open overlay panel steven w edbrooke colin mazengarb william stephenson. Geology and age of solander volcano, fiordland, new zealand. New zealand is well respected for its growing research activity in the geosciences. A deep seismicreflection profile shot across the south taranaki basin, new zealand, indicates up to 10 km of crustal thickening beneath the taranaki boundary fault at the eastern margin of the basin. This eastwest crosssection through the central part of the north island illustrates how the pacific plate descends subducts beneath the australian plate. Planets publishes original research articles spanning the broad field of planetary science, including but not limited to planetary geology, geophysics. Information for authors submitting articles to the new zealand journal. Palaeomagnetism and chronology of the central taupo volcanic. After 24 years, 17 volumes and a change of policy, it was incorporated into the australian journal of earth sciences.
New zealand journal of geology and geophysics an international journal of pacific rim geosciences has been a part of that activity for over 45 years. Bmr journal of australian geology and geophysics 1976. Geometry of the hikurangi subduction thrust and upper. The purpose is to have a forum in which general doubts about the processes of publication in the journal, experiences and other issues derived. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics national library of australia. Searle 1964, searle 1981 books on the geology of auckland and his numerous other publications on the area, particularly its young volcanoes, are also an important contribution. Information for authors submitting articles to the new zealand journal of geology and geophysics. Nzjgg is defined as new zealand journal geology and geophysics very rarely. Journal new zealand journal of geology and geophysics submit an article journal homepage. Geology and geological hazards of the auckland urban area, new zealand. Search for geophysics institutions in new zealand and start your trip abroad now.
In the far north and on most of the east coast of the north island youll find long sandy beaches perfect for swimming, surfing and sunbathing. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics cretaceous age. A geologybased 3d seismic velocity model of canterbury, new zealand 2015terrageologica, nzsee. New zealand journal of geology and geophysics rg journal.
Nick mortimer, gns science, private bag 1930, dunedin 9054, new zealand. Some people working as geophysicists may have degrees in maths or statistics, oceanography, engineering, marine science or biology. Abstractthe solander islands are the eroded remnants of a once much larger volcanic complex, the only known subductionrelated magmatism on the pacificaustralia plate boundary south of new zealand. Pdf on jan 1, 20, br hines and others published new zealand journal of geology and geophysics find, read and cite all the research.
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Glossary of geology primary source for terminology in the geosciences from the american geosciences institute. We apply our scientific knowledge from the atomic to the planetary scale to create wealth, protect the environment, and improve the safety of people. List of issues latest articles volume 63 2020 volume 62 2019. We welcome submissions on all aspects of the earth sciences relevant to new zealand, the pacific rim, and antarctica. The central taupo volcanic zone tvz of new zealand is a region of intense quaternary silicic volcanism, active since 1.