The ancient volcanoes that formed Oamaru & Kakanui

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents:

The ancient volcanoes that formed Oamaru & Kakanui

Volcanic rocks in North Otago were emplaced onto the Zealandia Oligocene continental shelf about 34 million years ago. Volcanism was dominated by short-lived clustered Surtseyan-like eruptions. The volcano at Kakanui also contains a geological rare but spectacular array of inclusions that tell us about the history of the lower crust and underlying mantle. James will explain how the volcanic field formed – and whether it will erupt again.

A presentation by James Scott:
James is an Associate Professor in Geology at the University of Otago. He grew up in Dunedin. His research interests include Earth’s mantle, mountain formation, mineralisation and meteorites.

When

Location

Kakanui Hall, 1 High Street, Kakanui, 9494, View Map