Petrological studies of igneous and volcanic systems

火成岩和火山岩在构成加拿大多样的地质中起着核心作用。 以火山作用形式的岩浆活动，岩浆进入地壳以及热流体与这些岩石之间的相关相互作用，在许多不同的和经济上重要的矿床的形成中发挥着关键作用，这些矿床有助于为国家经济提供资金。 与此同时，靠近温哥华等大城市的火山的存在引起了人们对潜在自然灾害的关切。 因此，对火成岩和活动的研究至关重要，不仅有助于理解、识别和模拟黄金和其他矿床生成过程中固有的地质过程，而且在确定火山活动周期及其估计的活动时间范围方面也可能更为重要。 这种信息有助于预测火山爆发。 在此背景下，本研究计划将研究加拿大西部、意大利和哥伦比亚部分地区的火成岩和火山作用产物，以描述其性质和起源，并模拟岩浆的发展。 它将利用最先进的分析设备，结合实地和实验室调查。 该项目为1名博士提供了极好的培训机会。2 M. S.除了支持几个本科生的研究项目外，还为一级学生提供支持。 因此，它将培养高素质的人才，使加拿大保持在地球科学教育、勘探和研究的最前沿。

Igneous and volcanic rocks play a central role in the make up of Canada's varied geology. Magmatic activity in the form of volcanism, emplacement of magma into the Earth's crust and associated interaction between hot fluids and these rocks, play a key role in the formation of many varied and economically important mineral deposits, that help fund the nation's economy. At the same time, the presence of volcanoes close to large cities, such as Vancouver, pose concerns in terms of potential natural hazards. The study of igneous rocks and activity, therefore, is crucial in not only helping understand, identify and model the geological processes inherent in the generation of gold and other mineral deposits, but additionally and perhaps more significant in characterising cycles of volcanic activity and their estimated timeframes of operation. This type of information can help in the prediction of volcanic eruptions. To this background, this research program will study igneous rocks and the products of volcanism from parts of western Canada, Italy, and Colombia, to describe their nature and origins, and model the development of magmas. It will utilise state-of-the-art analytical equipment in combination with field and laboratory investigations. This project provides excellent training opportunities for 1 Ph.D. and 2 M.Sc.-level students in addition to supporting several undergraduate student research projects. As such, it will train the highly qualified people needed to keep Canada at the forefront of Geoscience education, exploration and research.