Mark Anderson

Teaching interests

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

EAR110 - Planet Earth
EAR115 - Introductory Fieldwork & Skills (Geology)
EAR210 - Geological Fieldwork and Skills
EAR211 - Geospatial Techniques
EAR213 - Stratigraphy and Earth History
EAR215 - Structural Geology and Tectonics*
EAR314 - Advanced Tectonics*
EAR 513 - Continental Tectonics*
GLY5105 - Geodynamics of the Ocean Basins
GLY5205 - Geology and Geophysics of the Continental Shelves

* denotes course leader

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

Stage 1 - Local trips studying the Geology of Plymouth Bay
Stage 2 - Mapping training, Central Iberian Ranges, Spain
Stage 2 - Specilaist field skills in structural geology, SW England
Stage 2 - Mapping and project training, SW England
Stage 3 - Inversion tectonics, North Somerset
Stage 4 - Rift basins and basin inversion, North Somerset
Stages 3 and 4 - Field mapping camps (Arctic Norway, Pyrenees, Scotland)

 

Staff serving as external examiners
Cardiff University (BSc Geology, 2012 - present)
Aberdeen University (undergraduate programmes, 2010 - present)
Edinburgh University (PhD 2010)
Edinburgh University (PhD 2008)
Kingston University (PhD 2007)  

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.

 

UoP Research group membership

Centre for Research in Earth Sciences (CRES) 
Geodynamics and Palaeomagnetism 

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 Matt Meyer (2nd supervisor) - An integrated palaeomagnetic and geochemical investigation of lower oceanic crustal accretion using ophiolitic analogues.
Mr Ahmed Fatih Omer (2nd supervisor) - Integrated geophysical, geochemical and structural analyses of the Mersin ophiolite, Turkey.
Mr Mohammed Chaanda (3rd supervisor) - Terrestrial climate reconstructions across Cenozoic greenhouse and icehouse climate events using new organic and inorganic climate proxies.
Mr Israel Otobro (2nd supervisor) - Sequence stratigraphy and structure of Dahomey Embayment.

 

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.

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
Ussher Society, Annual General Meeting, Exmouth, January 2012.
Ussher Society, Annual General Meeting, Plymouth, January 2010.
Fermor Flagship Meeting of the Geological Society "Minerals, Magmas and Megastructures", Natural History Museum, London, (Co-convenor September 2006).
Tectonic Studies Group of the Geological Society of London Annual General Meeting, University of Plymouth, (Convenor January 2005).
Ussher Society Annual General Meeting, Plymouth, Conference Secretary, January 2003.
Special Session 42 “Crustal rotations - causes and consequences”. European Union of Geosciences 9, Strasbourg, (Co-convenor March 1997).
Ussher Society Annual General Meeting, Dartington, Conference Secretary, January 1993.  

Links

Centre for Research in Earth Sciences