Staff details

Teaching interests

Teaching in structural geology, mapwork and tectonics across the Geoscience programmes, with special interest in processes at "deeper" levels within the Earth. I teach on the following modules:

EOE1101 - Planet Earth
EOE2104 - Earth Internal Systems
EOE2106 - Crustal Analysis
EOE3103 - Geodynamics
EOE5002 - MGeol Fieldwork and Skills
GLY5105 - Geodynamics of the Ocean Basins
GLY5205 - Geology and Geophysics of the Continental Shelves

I am also module leader for:

EOE2102 - Research Methods
EOE2111 - Marine Geoscience Techniques and Research Methods

In addition to teaching lectures and practical sessions, I am also heavily involved in fieldwork, including this year:

EOE1102 - Local trips studying the Geology of Plymouth Bay
EOE2101 - Mapping training, Sierra del Norte, Madrid, Spain
EOE2102 - Mapping and project training, SW England 

Staff serving as external examiners

• Kingston University (PhD 2007)
• Edinburgh University (PhD 2008)

Research interests

I currently pursue research in the follwoing main areas:

(1) The tectonic evolution of Palaeozoic and Alpine orogens in NW Europe (involves fully integrated, multidisciplinary studies – including consultancy to oil companies);
(2) The integration of structural geology with palaeomagnetism to solve regional tectonic problems;
(3) Mineral growth and fabric development during deformation in low-medium grade metamorphic terrains;
(4) The geometry and kinematics of fold and thrust belts.

I am also editing a book on “Variscan to Alpine Structure and Tectonics of Britain”, due for publication as part of the Geological Conservation Review Series.

Research degrees awarded to supervised students

 Completions:

• Dr. John Rogers (Director of Studies) The interpretation and characterisation of lineaments identified from Landsat TM imagery of SW England. PhD awarded 1997.
• Dr. Alison Warwick
(Director of Studies) 
• Mineral Growth and fluid flow in mid-crustal shear zones. PhD awarded 2000.
• Dr. Jenny Inwood (2nd supervisor) Palaeomagnetic and structural analyses of the tectonic evolution of the Hatay ophiolite, southern Turkey. PhD awarded March 2006
• Dr. Ben Dashwood (2nd supervisor) Palaeomagnetic and structural insights into the Central Andean Rotation Pattern, Chile. PhD awarded September 2007

 Current students:

• Mr Rob Hall (Director of Studies) - Arcuate thrust belts - fact or artifact ?
• Mr Chinwendu Elenwa (2nd supervisor) - Regional versus localised controls on the nature of deep-sea petroluem reservoirs in tectonically active settings using a sequence stratigraphic approach.
• Mr James Williams
• Mr Ahmed Fatih Omer

Publications

Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals since 2002:

• Inwood, J., Morris, A., Anderson, M. W. & Robertson, A. H. F. 2009. Neotethyan intraoceanic microplate rotation and variations in spreading axis orientation: palaeomagnetic evidence from the Hatay ophiolite (southern Turkey). Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 280, 105-117.
• Inwood, J, Anderson, M.W., Morris, A., and Robertson, A.H.F. 2008. Successive structural events in the Hatay ophiolite of southeast Turkey: Distinguishing oceanic, emplacement and post-emplacement phases of faulting, Tectonophysics, 473, 208-222. doi: 10.1016/j.tecto.2008.10.037
• Price, G.D., Vowles-Sheridan, N,. & Anderson, M.W. 2008. Lower Jurassic mud volcanoes and methane, Kilve, Somerset, UK. Proceedings of the Geologists Association, 119, 193-201.
• Morris, A., Anderson, M. W., Inwood, J. & Robertson, A. H. F., 2006. Palaeomagnetic insights into the evolution of Neotethyan oceanic crust in the eastern Mediterranean. In: Robertson, A. H. F. & Mountrakis, D. (eds.), Tectonic development of the eastern Mediterranean region, Geological Society of London Special Publication, 260, 351-372.
• Morris, A., Anderson, M. W. and Robertson, A. H. F., 2005. Comment on: “Tectonics of the Akamas and Mamonia ophiolites, Western Cyprus: magnetic petrofabrics and paleomagnetism” by G. J. Borradaile and K. Lucas. Journal of Structural Geology, 27, 171-174.
• Anderson, M. W. & Morris, A., 2004. The puzzle of axis-normal magnetic lineations in folded low-grade sediments (Bude Formation, SW England). In: Martinez-Hernandez, F., Lüneburg, C.A, Aubourg, C. and Jackson, M. (Eds.), Magnetic Fabrics: Methods and Applications, Geological Society of London Special Publication, 238, 175-190
• Morris, A., Anderson, M.W., Robertson, A. H. F. & Al-Riyami, K., 2002, Extreme tectonic rotations within an eastern Mediterranean ophiolite. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 202, 247-261.
• Morris, A. & Anderson, M.W., 2002, Palaeomagnetic results from the Baër-Bassit ophiolite of northern Syria and their implication for fold tests in sheeted dyke terrains. Physics & Chemistry of the Earth, 27/25-31, 97-104.
  

Publications in review:
 

• Peacock, D.C.P., Zhang, X. and Anderson, M.W. In Review. Pull-aparts, scaling and fluid flow. Journal of Structural Geology. Submitted February 2009.
• Morris, A., Inwood, J., Anderson, M. W. & Robertson, A. H. F. First palaeomagnetic results from Tertiary carbonates of NW Syria, and their implications for the timing of extreme tectonic rotations in the Baër-Bassit ophiolite. Submitted to Earth and Planetary Science Letters, December 2009.

 
Published abstracts since 2002:

• Watkinson, M.P., Anderson, M.W., Enfield, M.A., Jankowski, L. & Kopciowski, R.. 2009. Application of New Structural and Stratigraphic Models to Petroleum Exploration in the Polish and Slovak Carpathian Mountains. American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention & Exhibition, Denver, Colorado.

• Peacock, D.C.P., Zhang, X. and Anderson, M.W. 2008. Pull-aparts, scaling and fluid flow. Fault Zones: Structure, Geomechanics and Fluid Flow. Joint meeting of UK Petroleum Group and UK Tectonic Studies Group, Geological Society of London, UK.
• Anderson, M.W., Hames, W.E. & Stokes, A. 2008. The anatomy of a major late-stage thrust in the Caledonian crust of northern Scandinavia. 33rd International Geological Congress, Oslo, Abstract Volume.
• Anderson, M.W., Steltenpohl, M.G., Andresen, A. & Hames, W.E. 2008 Caledonian tectonostratigraphy in northern Scandinavia – a review and implications for models of late-stage collisional orogenesis.  33rd International Geological Congress, Oslo, Abstract Volume.
• Stokes, A. & Anderson, M.W. 2007. The role of field camps in undergraduate geosciences education – views from across the pond. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 39, No. 6, p. 547.
• Anderson, M.W. 2007. Basement structural controls on late orogenic geometries in the Caledonides of north-central Scandinavia. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 9, 10360, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna.
• Inwood, J., Anderson, M.W., Morris, A., Robertson, A.H.F. and Ünlugenç, U. 2007. Successive structural events in the Hatay ophiolite of southeast Turkey: distinguishing oceanic, emplacement and post-emplacement phases of faulting. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 9, 07416, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna.
• Anderson, M.W. & Peacock, D.C.P. 2006. Scaling of steps between strike-slip faults. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 8, 08641, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna.
• Peacock, D.C.P., Anderson, M.W. & Tavernelli, E. 2006. Transient phases of strike-slip deformation between extension and contraction. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 8, 08718, European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna.
• Inwood, J., Anderson, M.W., , Morris, A., Robertson, A.H.F. & Ünlugenc, Ü. 2005. The Structural and Tectonic Evolution of the Late Cretaceous Hatay ophiolite of South Eastern Turkey. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Fransisco, USA.
• Inwood, J., Anderson, M.W., , Morris, A., Robertson, A.H.F. & Ünlugenc, Ü. 2005. The Structural and Tectonic Evolution of the Late Cretaceous Hatay ophiolite of South Eastern Turkey. Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting, Plymouth, Abstract Volume, 36.
• Anderson, M.W., Warwick, A. & Barker, A.J. 2004. Strain partitioning in the middle crust of the Scandinavian Caledonides – controls on mineral growth in the hanging-wall of a major out-of-sequence thrust, 32nd International Geological Congress, Florence, Abstract Volume, 104-16.
• Anderson, M.W. & Warwick, A. 2004. Strain partitioning in the hanging-wall of a major out-of-sequence thrust in the middle crust of the Scandinavian Caledonides. Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting, Durham, Abstract Volume.
• Inwood, J., Anderson, M.W., Morris, A., Robertson, A.H.F. and Unlugenc, U. 2004. The Structural and Tectonic Evolution of the Hatay Ophiolite of Turkey. Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting, Durham, Abstract Volume.
• Anderson, M.W. & Morris, A. 2003. Magnetic fabrics and fold development in the Variscan belt of SW England. Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting, Liverpool, Abstract Volume.
• Anderson, M.W. & Peacock, D.C.P. 2003. The Geometries And Development Of Late Orogenic Strike-Slip Faults. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 5, EGS-AGU-EUG Joint Assembly, Nice.
• Morris, A., Inwood, J., Anderson, M.W. & Robertson, A. H. F. 2003. New Palaeomagnetic Results from Tertiary Carbonates of NW Syria and their Implications for the Timing of Extreme Tectonic Rotations in the Baer-Bassit Ophiolite. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 5, EGS-AGU-EUG Joint Assembly, Nice.
• Morris, A., Inwood, J., Anderson, M.W. & Robertson, A. H. F. 2003. First Palaeomagnetic Results from the Hatay (Kizil Dag) Ophiolite of Turkey and their Implication for the Tectonic Evolution of the Eastern Mediterranean Neotethys. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 5, EGS-AGU-EUG Joint Assembly, Nice.
• Anderson, M.W. & Morris, A., 2002, Magnetic fabrics and fold development at low metamorphic grades – an example from the Variscan of SW England. Proceedings of the Ussher Society, 10(3).

Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals (pre-2002):

• Anderson, M.W. & Barker, A.J. 1999. Caledonian terrane analysis in Troms-Tornetrask, northern Scandinavia, utilizing the geochemistry of high-level metabasites. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift, 79, 145-159.
• Morris, A.M. & Anderson, M.W. 1999. Comment on ''Block rotations and continental extension in the central Aegean Sea: palaeomagnetic and structural evidence from Tinos and Mykonos (Cyclades, Greece)'' by D. Avigad et al. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 171, 511-512.
• Morris, A., Anderson, M.W. & Robertson, A. H. F. 1998. Multiple tectonic rotations and transform tectonism in an intraoceanic suture zone, SW Cyprus. Tectonophysics, 299, 229-253.
• Peacock, D.C.P., Anderson, M.W., Morris, A. & Randall, D.E. 1998. Evidence for the importance of 'small' faults on block rotation. Tectonophysics, 299, 1-13. Morris, A.M. & Anderson, M.W. 1998. Selected papers from the symposium ''Crustal Rotations: Causes and Consequences'', 9th Meeting European Union of Geosciences, Strasbourg, France, 23-27 March 1997 – Preface, Tectonophysics, 299, R7-R8.
• Morris, A.M. & Anderson, M.W. 1996. First palaeomagnetic results from the Cycladic Massif, Greece, and their implication for the Miocene extension directions and tectonic models in the Aegean. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 142, 397-408.
• Anderson, M.W., Barker, A.J., Bennett, D.B. & Dallmeyer, R.D. 1992. A tectonic model for Scandian terrane accretion in the northern Scandinavian Caledonides. Journal of the Geological Society of London. 149, 727-741.
• Barker, A.J. & Anderson, M.W. 1989. The Caledonian structural-metamorphic evolution of the Troms Region. In: Daly et al. (Eds.). The Evolution of Metamorphic Belts. Geological Society of London Special Publication, No. 43, 385-390.
• Anderson, M.W. 1989. Basement-cover evolution during Caledonian Orogenesis, Troms, N. Norway. In: Gayer, R.A. (Ed.). The Caledonide Geology of Scandinavia. Graham & Trotman (London), 101-110.  

Published abstracts and commercial reports (pre-2002):  

• Anderson, M.W. & Morris, A., 1999, Magnetic fabrics and fold development at low metamorphic grades. Journal of Conference Abstracts, 4(1), 629. Morris, A., Anderson, M.W., Al-Riyami, K., Robertson, A.H.F. & Dixon, J.E. , 1999, First palaeomagnetic results from the Baër Bassit ophiolite of N. Syria. Journal of Conference Abstracts, 4(1), 407.

• Warwick, A.J., Anderson, M.W. & Barker, A.J. Microstructural evidence for a coupled link between foliation development and porphyroblast nucleation and growth. The Paul Williams conference on “Evolution of Structures in Deforming Rocks", Alberta, Canada, Abstract volume.
• Anderson, M.W., Morris, A. & Phillips, J., 1997, The relationship between the development of magnetic fabrics and Variscan structure, Widemouth Bay, North Cornwall. Proceedings of the Ussher Society, 9(2), 216-217.
• Rogers, J.D. & Anderson, M.W. The interpretation of lineaments from Landsat TM imagery of Southwest England and their relationship to regional structural trends. Proceedings of the Ussher Society, 9(1), 139.
• Morris, A. & Anderson, M.W., 1997, Magnetic fabrics, palaeomagnetism, and Miocene extension in the Cycladic Massif, Greece. Terra Nova, 9, Abstract Supplement 1, p. 391.
• Peacock, D. C. P., Anderson, M.W., Morris, A. & Randall, D. E., 1997, Model for block rotation incorporating the fractal nature of faults. Terra Nova, 9, Abstract Supplement 1, p. 389.
• Morris, A., Anderson, M.W. & Robertson, A. H. F., 1997, Kinematics of tectonic rotations along the SW margin of the Troodos microplate, Cyprus. Terra Nova, 9, Abstract Supplement 1, p. 389.
• Anderson, M.W. & Morris, A. 1995, First palaeomagnetic results from the Cycladic Massif, Greece, and their implication for the Miocene palaeostress field in the Aegean. Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting, University of Cardiff, Abstract volume.
• Anderson, M.W. 1995. Progressive fold hinge rotation during Caledonian simple shear, North Norway. Terra Abstracts, 7(1), 276.
• Rogers, J.D. & Anderson, M.W. 1995. Interpretation of lineament populations from Landsat TM Images. Terra Abstracts, 7(1), 27.
• Grainger, P., Anderson, M. Chamberlain, P., Hart, M.B., Meloy, B. & Moore, K. 1993. Regionally important geological and geomorphological sites in Devon: progress with earth science conservation. Short note in the Proceedings of the Ussher Society,8(2), 204.
• Anderson, M.W. & Barker, A.J. 1993. An integrated tectonic model for the tectonothermal evolution of the northern Scandinavian Caledonides. Testing models for metamorphism, Metamorphic Studies Group special meeting, Oxford University, Abstract Volume.
• Anderson, M.W. & Barker, A.J. 1992. Controls on garnet porphyroblastesis during active shearing, with reference to an example in the Caledonides of N. Norway. Metamorphic Studies Group Annual General Meeting; Geological Society of London, Abstract volume.
• Barker, A.J. & Anderson, M.W. 1991. Caledonian Terrane Analysis Utilising High Level Metabasite Geochemistry. Terra Abstracts, 3(4), 8-9.
• Anderson, M.W. Barker, A.J., Bennett, D.B. & Dallmeyer, R.D. 1991. 40Ar/39Ar Mineral age Record of Late Caledonian Terrane Accretion, N. Norway. Terra Abstracts, 3(4), 7. Barker, A.J. & Anderson, M.W. 1987. The Caledonian structural-metamorphic evolution of the Troms Region. Evolution of Metamorphic Belts, Metamorphic Studies Group special meeting, University College Dublin, Abstract Volume.
• Anderson, M.W. 1987. Tectonometamorphic evolution and basement involvement during Caledonian Orogenesis, N. Norway. The Caledonide Geology of Scandinavia, Tectonic Studies Group special meeting, University of Cardiff, Abstract volume.

Reports & invited lectures

• Enfield, M., Watkinson, M.P., Anderson, M.W., Benada, S., Blazek, L., Hancock, T., Koch, C. & Saks, M. 2008. Slovakia Fieldwork II (June-July 2008) Description of 97 Outcrop Locations in Svidnik, Medzilaborce & Snina Blocks, Slovakia. Consultancy Report for Aurelian Oil and Gas PLC.
• Anderson, M.W. et al. 1999. Integrated field structural and stratigraphic studies in the Polish Carpathians. Consultancy Report for Apache Oil and Gas, 198pp.
• Watkinson, M.P., Enfield, M. & Anderson, M.W. 1999. Tectonic and stratigraphic evolution of the Spanish Pyrenees: implications for hydrocarbon exploration and production in the Carpathians and other contractional systems. Consultancy Report for Medusa Oil and Gas PLC, 52pp.
• Anderson, M.W. & Townsend, C. 1992. Post-Caledonian Faults of Northern Norway: implications for Hydrocarbon Exploration in the Southwestern Barents Sea. Consultancy Report for Conoco Oil PLC and Enterprise Oil PLC, 79 pp.

Conferences organised

• Fermor Flagship Meeting of the Geological Society "Minerals, Magmas and Megastructures", Natural History Museum, London, September 2006.
• Tectonic Studies Group of the Geological Society of London Annual General Meeting, University of Plymouth, January 2005.
• Ussher Society Annual General Meeting, Plymouth, Conference Secretary, January 2003.
• Joint convener and chair of Special Session 42 “Crustal rotations - causes and consequences”. European Union of Geosciences 9, Strasbourg, March 1997.
• Ussher Society Annual General Meeting, Dartington, Conference Secretary, January 1993.

Links

• School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences
• Geodynamics and Palaeomagnetism Research Group