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Position

Lecturer

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Departmental responsibilities

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Research Interests

My research primarily uses Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) to understand the physics of the processes that deform the earth's surface. Recent developments in satellite geodesy are providing a new perspective on continental tectonics and volcanic processes through observations of aseismic processes such as interseismic strain accumulation, postseismic relaxation and magma intrusion. These measurements can identify the mechanisms controlling continental deformation and quantify the constitutive laws controlling rheology. My current areas of interest are the East African Rift and the volcanoes of Central America and the Northern Andes. Practical applications of my work include seismic and volcano hazard assessment and geothermal resources.

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Publications

Link to Dr Juliet Biggs on the University's on-line database of research outputs (opens in a new window).

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Further information

Dr Juliet Biggs is a member of the Bristol Geophysics Group.