IGA ZOOM LECTURE Diamonds and What They Can Tell Us About the Deep Earth By Dr Ekaterina ‘Kate’ Kiseeva (UCC) Abstract: Diamonds are thought to form in the upper mantle and in the mantle transition zone (410–660 km), and they often incorporate small pieces of surrounding material when they form.…
Month: <span>November 2020</span>
IGA ZOOM LECTURE The Galápagos Archipelago: A Natural Laboratory for Understanding Sub-Volcanic Processes By Prof. Michael J. Stock Assistant Professor in Geochemistry, Trinity College Dublin Abstract: The Galápagos Archipelago is one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth, with eruptions typically occurring every 2–3 years. Each island is…