The Tectonics and Structural Geology group at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz is part of the Institute of Geosciences.
The group’s major scientific interests are
- Rheology of faults and shear zones in the crust and mantle lithosphere
- SW Pacific tectonics
- Resilience to geological hazards, and resource sustainability
- Big data management and analysis
- International research and exchange projects on climate change and earth resources within the europe-wide network FORTHEM
Methods we commonly employ in our research include
- Microstructural and textural analysis based on optical and electron microscope datasets (EBSD, EPMA, TEM), and synchrotron analyses
- Image analysis, particularly of 3D datasets (e.g. computed tomography, photogrammetry)
- Scientific drilling
- Field mapping and sampling
- Computational simulations
- Experimental rock deformation
Most Recent Publications
Toy, V., Kluge, E.-K., Lockner, D. (2022). Electrical properties and anisotropy of schists and fault rocks from New Zealand’s Southern Alps under confining pressure. In Copernicus GmbH. DOI
Doan, M.-L., Toy, V., Sutherland, R., Townend, J. (2022). Assessing damage pattern at depth near the Alpine Fault, New Zealand. In Copernicus GmbH. DOI
Hawemann, F., Kirilova, M., Toy, V., et al. (2022, March 27). A hybrid online/on-site field trip: Reconstructing Earth’s Past Climate from the sedimentary record. Published. DOI
A Closer Look
Research in New Zealand: Have a look at the diverse lithology, accompany the team taking Alpine Fault samples and examining the slip zone between the Pacific and the Australian Plate – and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Videos:
New Zealand's Diverse Lithology
