Martin Reyners
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Martin Everardus Reyners (born 1950), Auckland
, New Zealand
FRSNZ
Ph.D., is a New Zealand geophysicist and seismologist. He is a Principal Scientist at the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science), Lower Hutt
, and is a specialist in subinduction zones, especially in relation to New Zealand.
and the University of Auckland
(Ph.D (Geophysics) - 1978).
of the structure of the colliding plates" and has so shown the modus operandi of plate tectonics
under New Zealand, especially in relation to the Taupo Volcanic Zone
, which is "the most frequently active and productive silicic
volcanic system on Earth." He has cast light on the mysterious termination of volcanic activity at Mt Ruapehu and its non-continutation with the subducted Pacific plate
further south under New Zealand"
He is currently examining why the New Zealand tectonic plates are jammed together in some places because, if these unjam, there could be a large earthquake
He is a fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand
(FRSNZ), and has been awarded the Hochstetter Lectureship, and (twice) the New Zealand Geophysics Prize.
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
FRSNZ
Royal Society of New Zealand
The Royal Society of New Zealand , known as the New Zealand Institute before 1933, was established in 1867 to co-ordinate and assist the activities of a number of regional research societies including the Auckland Institute, the Wellington Philosophical Society, the Philosophical Institute of...
Ph.D., is a New Zealand geophysicist and seismologist. He is a Principal Scientist at the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science), Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt is a city in the Wellington region of New Zealand. Its council has adopted the name Hutt City Council, but neither the New Zealand Geographic Board nor the Local Government Act recognise the name Hutt City. This alternative name can lead to confusion, as there are two cities in the...
, and is a specialist in subinduction zones, especially in relation to New Zealand.
Education
He was educated at St Peter's College, AucklandSt Peter's College, Auckland
St Peter's College is a Catholic college for year 7 to 13 boys . The school, located in Auckland, is one of the largest Catholic schools in New Zealand and is an integrated school under an integration agreement entered into by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland and the Government of New Zealand in...
and the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
(Ph.D (Geophysics) - 1978).
Career
His work has "enabled three-dimensional tomographic imagingTomographic reconstruction
The mathematical basis for tomographic imaging was laid down by Johann Radon. It is applied in computed tomography to obtain cross-sectional images of patients...
of the structure of the colliding plates" and has so shown the modus operandi of plate tectonics
Plate tectonics
Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large scale motions of Earth's lithosphere...
under New Zealand, especially in relation to the Taupo Volcanic Zone
Taupo Volcanic Zone
The Taupo Volcanic Zone is a highly active volcanic V shaped area in the North Island of New Zealand that is spreading east -west at the rate of about 8mm per year...
, which is "the most frequently active and productive silicic
Silicic
Silicic is a term used to describe magma or igneous rock rich in silica. The amount of silica that constitutes a silicic rock is usually put at at least 65 percent. Granite and rhyolite are typical silicic rocks....
volcanic system on Earth." He has cast light on the mysterious termination of volcanic activity at Mt Ruapehu and its non-continutation with the subducted Pacific plate
Pacific Plate
The Pacific Plate is an oceanic tectonic plate that lies beneath the Pacific Ocean. At 103 million square kilometres, it is the largest tectonic plate....
further south under New Zealand"
He is currently examining why the New Zealand tectonic plates are jammed together in some places because, if these unjam, there could be a large earthquake
He is a fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Royal Society of New Zealand
The Royal Society of New Zealand , known as the New Zealand Institute before 1933, was established in 1867 to co-ordinate and assist the activities of a number of regional research societies including the Auckland Institute, the Wellington Philosophical Society, the Philosophical Institute of...
(FRSNZ), and has been awarded the Hochstetter Lectureship, and (twice) the New Zealand Geophysics Prize.
See also
- Dr. Reyner's scientific publications: http://www.gns.cri.nz/who/staff/1353.htm
- For some more biographical details: List of alumni of St Peter's College, Auckland