The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth. The Lithospheric Processes research cluster works to understand the lithosphere over many length scales and time scales.
We ask questions such as:
- How did ancient continents and landscapes evolve, and what does this mean for Earth’s future?
- How can we protect ourselves from natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes?
- What is Australia’s potential for geothermal energy and critical metal discoveries?
We explore these themes using techniques from many disciplines, including geochemistry, geochronology, geodynamics, geophysics, petrology, seismology, structural geology, and volcanology.
Contact
For enquiries, please email Eleanor Green - eleanor.green@unimelb.edu.au