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About
My primary research interests are physical volcanology and geophysics.
In volcanology, my research focuses on development of volcanic hazard models. These include computer models for tephra dispersion and lava flow simulation that I work to develop and test. I also devote considerable energy to development of new techniques for understanding the structural setting of basaltic volcanic fields on Earth and other planets, and to modeling heat and mass transfer in volcanoes.
My research in geophysics involves high-resolution gravity and magnetic surveys and techniques, inversion of potential field data, for example using the downhill simplex methods and singular value decomposition. I most enjoy geophysics when we can successfully use multiple methods simultaneously to create a clear picture of a geological structure or geological process.
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Dartmouth College
… → 1988
M.S., Dartmouth College
… → 1984
B.A., University of Illinois
… → 1982
B.S., University of Illinois
… → 1982
Disciplines
- Earth Sciences
- Geology
- Volcanology
Projects
- 4 Active
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RCN: Planning for a Modeling Collaboratory for Subduction Zone Science
1/1/18 → …
Project: Research project
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Building integrated seismic and volcanic hazard models in active arcs: an example from the Managua Graben, Nicaragua
1/1/17 → …
Project: Research project
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Uncertainty Quantification of Eruption Source Parameters Estimated From Tephra Fall Deposits
Constantinescu, R., White, J. T., Connor, C. B., Hopulele-Gligor, A., Charbonnier, S., Thouret, J.-C., Lindsay, J. M. & Bertin, D., Jan 1 2022, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 49Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Large-Volume and Shallow Magma Intrusions in the Blackfoot Reservoir Volcanic Field (Idaho, USA)
Hastings, M. S., Connor, C. B., Wetmore, P., Malservisi, R., Connor, L. J., Rodgers, M. & Femina, P. C., Jan 1 2021, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 126Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Radius of the Umbrella Cloud Helps Characterize Large Explosive Volcanic Eruptions
Constantinescu, R., Hopulele-Gligor, A., Connor, C., Bonadonna, C., Connor, L., Lindsay, J., Charbonnier, S. & Volentik, A. C. M., Jan 1 2021, In: Communications Earth & Environment. 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Calling: Earth #024 - Charles Connor, Volcanologist
Connor, C., Jan 17 2020Research output: Other contribution
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Deep and Rapid Thermo-mechanical Erosion by a Small-volume Lava Flow
Gallant, E., Deng, F., Connor, C., Dixon, T. H., Xie, S., Saballos, J. A., Gutiérrez, C., Myhre, D., Connor, L., Charbonnier, S. J., Malservisi, R. & Thompson, G., May 1 2020, In: Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 537Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship
Charles Connor (Member)
Jan 1 2010 → Jan 1 2015Activity: Other
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Volcanology, Petrology, and Geochemistry committee for Education and Outreach, American Geophysical (External organization)
Charles Connor (Member)
Jan 1 2010 → Jan 1 2012Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Department of Geology, University of South Florida (External organization)
Charles Connor (Member)
Jan 1 2001 → Jan 1 2009Activity: Membership › Membership of committee