Ōkataina Volcano Seismic Fieldwork and Data Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Aotearoa's central Taup艒 Volcanic Zone (Ahi Tupua) is home to two large active caldera volcanoes, Taup艒 and 艑kataina, which pose significant hazard to large areas of the North Island. This scholarship is an opportunity to be involved in the install of a large temporary network of seismic instruments at 艑kataina in partnership with local Iwi, with the aim of imaging the sub-surface of the volcano to understand the volcano's present state and structure. Supervised by Drs. El Mestel and Finn Illsley-Kemp, you will assist with preparing, deploying and recovering seismic instruments, and with the management and archiving of the collected data. The project will involve outdoor work in remote areas and a reasonable level of physical fitness is required. You must be prepared to spend a large portion of the summer away from Wellington (accommodation provided).
Entry requirements
Reasonable level of physical fitness required. Must be prepared to spend a large portion of the summer away from Wellington.