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Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK (2010)
Journal Article
Pringle. (2010). Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK. Near Surface Geophysics, 503 -517. https://doi.org/10.3997/1873-0604.2010050

Discussions with employers of graduate applied geophysicists (reinforced by recent literature) indicate a progressive reduction in the numeracy and literacy of graduating students. In particular, there is a perception that problem-solving and quantit... Read More about Training the next generation of near-surface geophysicists: team-based, student-led, problem-solving field exercises, Cumbria, UK.

Basin evolution of the Anisian Peri-Tethys: implications from conodont assemblages of Lower Muschelkalk key sections (Central Europe) (2010)
Journal Article
(2010). Basin evolution of the Anisian Peri-Tethys: implications from conodont assemblages of Lower Muschelkalk key sections (Central Europe). Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften ZDGG, 39 -49. https://doi.org/10.1127/1860-1804/2010/0161-0039

Lower Muschelkalk carbonates of the Peri-Tethys Basin are considered as poor in age-diagnostic index fossils, thus unequivocal basin-wide correlations remain difficult. Additionally, the lack of a bed-by-bed analysis and documentation of the fossil c... Read More about Basin evolution of the Anisian Peri-Tethys: implications from conodont assemblages of Lower Muschelkalk key sections (Central Europe).

Lithofacies and age data of Jurassic foreslope and basin sediments of Rudabanya Hills (NE Hungary) and their tectonic interpretation (2009)
Journal Article
(2009). Lithofacies and age data of Jurassic foreslope and basin sediments of Rudabanya Hills (NE Hungary) and their tectonic interpretation. Geologica Carpathica, 351 -379. https://doi.org/10.2478/v10096-009-0027-y

Jurassic sedimentary rocks of the Telekesvölgy Complex (Bódva Series), Telekesoldal Complex (Telekesoldal Nappe) and the Csipkés Hill olistostrome in Rudabánya Hills (NE Hungary) were sampled for microfacies studies and interpretation of the depositi... Read More about Lithofacies and age data of Jurassic foreslope and basin sediments of Rudabanya Hills (NE Hungary) and their tectonic interpretation.

Comparison of time-lapse GPR and resistivity over simulated clandestine graves (2009)
Conference Proceeding
Pringle, J., Jervis, J., & Tuckwell, G. (2009). Comparison of time-lapse GPR and resistivity over simulated clandestine graves. . https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.20146988

Forensic geophysics should be an invaluable tool to assist search teams to detect and locate clandestine graves of buried murder victims. At present however, geophysics is under-utilised and currently used techniques may not be optimal for specific t... Read More about Comparison of time-lapse GPR and resistivity over simulated clandestine graves.

Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, northern Spain. (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Pringle. (2008, December). Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, northern Spain. Presented at 28th Annual GCSSEPM Foundation Bob F. Perkins Research Conference, Houston, Texas

With deep-water basins becoming mature exploration areas, and the number of undrilled structural traps diminishing, stratigraphic traps are growing increasingly important. Onlapping turbidite sands are a common stratigraphic trap type in confined bas... Read More about Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, northern Spain..

Facies characteristics in a semi-confined basin: from high net:gross channelized sheets to lower net:gross onlap margins. Grand Coyer basin, SE France (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Pringle. (2008, December). Facies characteristics in a semi-confined basin: from high net:gross channelized sheets to lower net:gross onlap margins. Grand Coyer basin, SE France. Presented at 28th Annual GCSSEPM Foundation Bob F. Perkins Research Conference, Houston, Texas

Common stratigraphic-trap reservoirs in the Gulf of Mexico and along the margins of the Atlantic are found within channelized (e.g., Tahoe) or basin margin settings (e.g., Auger, Mars). These are frequently within small, structurally controlled and t... Read More about Facies characteristics in a semi-confined basin: from high net:gross channelized sheets to lower net:gross onlap margins. Grand Coyer basin, SE France.

Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: High-Resolution Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, Northern Spain (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Pringle. (2008, December). Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: High-Resolution Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, Northern Spain. Presented at 28th Annual GCSSEPM Foundation Bob F. Perkins Research Conference, Houston, Texas

Turbidite channel systems are a common target in exploring for petroleum reservoirs though their internal architectures can be highly varied. To investigate channel architectures in turbidite systems, the spectacularly exposed, Ainsa II channel in th... Read More about Resolving Deep-Water Channel Architectures: High-Resolution Forward Seismic Modeling of Turbidite Systems, Ainsa II Channel, Campodarbe Group, Northern Spain.

Karst palaeoenvironments: a reconstruction with particular reference to the Morecambe Bay area
Thesis
(1981). Karst palaeoenvironments: a reconstruction with particular reference to the Morecambe Bay area

At least four phases of karst development can be recognised in the Morecambe Bay area of northwest England : an intra-Carboniferous phase resulting from intermittent subaerial erosion associated with temporary falls in the level of the Lower Carbonif... Read More about Karst palaeoenvironments: a reconstruction with particular reference to the Morecambe Bay area.

Studies of Vibrations from Wind Turbines in the Vicinity of the Eskdalemuir (AS104) IMS Station
Presentation / Conference
Studies of Vibrations from Wind Turbines in the Vicinity of the Eskdalemuir (AS104) IMS Station

Styles et al (2005) describe an extensive microseismic and infrasound monitoring programme to characterise the low-frequency vibration spectra produced by wind turbines of various types, both fixed and variable speed. They demonstrated that small but... Read More about Studies of Vibrations from Wind Turbines in the Vicinity of the Eskdalemuir (AS104) IMS Station.

Identification of palaeotsunamis using ground penetrating radar, sedimentological and micropaleontological techniques; implications for Sri Lankan tsunami risk
Thesis
(2012). Identification of palaeotsunamis using ground penetrating radar, sedimentological and micropaleontological techniques; implications for Sri Lankan tsunami risk

One of the most catastrophic natural hazards which can devastate coastal zone communities is the tsunami. The risk of tsunami devastation can be mitigated by reconstruction and quantification of past tsunamis, but this requires identification and ana... Read More about Identification of palaeotsunamis using ground penetrating radar, sedimentological and micropaleontological techniques; implications for Sri Lankan tsunami risk.

Structure and geometry of accommodation zones in host and supra-jacent sediments associated with the collapse of salt anticlines
Thesis
anticlines

The collapse of host sediments at the crests of salt anticlines is associated with the devel- opment of hydrocarbon traps in salt overburden rocks, and stratigraphic traps in palaeo- valleys incising salt wall crests. The capacity and integrity of th... Read More about Structure and geometry of accommodation zones in host and supra-jacent sediments associated with the collapse of salt anticlines.

Seismic monitoring and multiphysics modelling of ground-borne vibrations from small wind turbines
Thesis
Westwood, R. F. (2012). Seismic monitoring and multiphysics modelling of ground-borne vibrations from small wind turbines

Wind energy is planned to play a major role in UK and Scottish Governments achieving renewable energy targets. The Southern Uplands of Scotland are a prime resource for wind and also home to the Eskdalemuir seismological station, a component of the I... Read More about Seismic monitoring and multiphysics modelling of ground-borne vibrations from small wind turbines.

Comparison of Near-surface Geophysical Techniques in Forensic and Archaeological Investigations
Thesis
Forensic and Archaeological Investigations

Near-surface geophysical techniques should be routinely utilised by law enforcement agencies to detect and locate shallowly buried forensic objects, saving manpower and resources. However, there has been little published research on optimum geophysic... Read More about Comparison of Near-surface Geophysical Techniques in Forensic and Archaeological Investigations.

Investigating the natural attenuation and fate of a trichloroethene plume at the groundwater-surface water interface of a UK lowland river
Thesis
interface of a UK lowland river

Legacy industrial contaminants, such as trichloroethene (TCE), that have been released to aquifers in the last century, now threaten the quality of groundwater baseflow to lowland rivers and streams. Before reaching these receptors, contaminant plume... Read More about Investigating the natural attenuation and fate of a trichloroethene plume at the groundwater-surface water interface of a UK lowland river.

Groundwater-surface water exchange in the proglacial zone of retreating glaciers in SE Iceland
Thesis
Levy, A. (2015). Groundwater-surface water exchange in the proglacial zone of retreating glaciers in SE Iceland

Groundwater-surface water exchange significantly impacts proglacial hydrology and ecology. This study applies a multidisciplinary approach to investigate groundwater-surface water exchange in the proglacial zones of two retreating glaciers in SE Icel... Read More about Groundwater-surface water exchange in the proglacial zone of retreating glaciers in SE Iceland.

epurposing Britain’s Coal Measures: insights from seismic and borehole-based mapping, and geothermal modelling
Presentation / Conference
Egan. epurposing Britain’s Coal Measures: insights from seismic and borehole-based mapping, and geothermal modelling. Presented at EGU General Assembly 2020

<jats:p> &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As a consequence of 19&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;th&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt; and 20&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;th&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt; century coal mining, a vast quantity of subsurface data has been accumulated on Britain&amp;amp;#8217;s late Car... Read More about epurposing Britain’s Coal Measures: insights from seismic and borehole-based mapping, and geothermal modelling.