Supereruptions: all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

Inaugural Professorial Lecture to be given by Colin Wilson, Professor of Volcanology.

Supereruptions are the biggest of all explosive volcanic eruptions, with thousands of cubic kilometres of material ejected in single events. This talk shows how these eruptions and the underground chambers that stored the molten rock before an eruption are being reconstructed using innovative forensic studies from field and laboratory techniques.
Held in the Hunter Council Chamber, Level 2, Hunter Building, Gate 1 or 2, Kelburn Parade, Wellington.
6pm, Tuesday 25 May
Email mailto:rsvp@vuw.ac.nz?subject=Sullivan with ‘Wilson’ in the subject line (acceptances only) or contact the Information Desk on 04-463 6700 to register your interest in attending.
Refreshments will be served following the lecture

The social & economic consequences of the relatively minor eruption of Eyjfjallajokull were significant enough...imagine what the consequences of a supereruption would be...