Institute of Geophysics and Tectonics (IGT)
The Institute of Geophysics and Tectonics has a strong international profile in a wide range of disciplines comprising Applied Geophysics, Geodynamics, Geomagnetism, Petrophysics, Satellite Geodesy, Seismology, Structural Geology, Tectonophysics, Petrology, Geochemistry and Volcanology. Our research is dedicated to understanding the structure and evolution of the Earth from the core to the surface. Detection and measurement of resources in the crustal layer and understanding of earthquake and volcanic hazard are amongst the principal aims. Our research is multi-disciplinary and we maintain a dense network of collaborations within the School, the University and at national and international level.
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Evacuating under the threat of a volcano, Colima, Mexico
Recently a group of Leeds scientists with support from CGS attended the conference “Cities on Volcanoes 7” (COV7) in Colima, México. The trip was in part to attend the international conference, but also, through their involvement in the European-funded project VUELCO, to participate in a Volcanic Hazard Simulation leading to an evacuation drill of La Becerrera, a mountain village in the municipality of Comala.