UC Spark

Professor Jim Cole

Geological Sciences

Fields of Research

  • Volcanic hazard assessment
  • Volcanology, petrology, geochemistry and tectonics of Taupo Volcanic Zone, South-West Pacific and Banks Peninsula

Researcher Summary

Volcanology, petrology, geochemistry and tectonics of the SW Pacific with particular interests in the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Origin and structural control of calderas. Volcanogenic deposits associated with calderas. Magma chamber dynamics. Hazards associated with active volcanoes. Effects of ash and gas on urban and rural communities.

Subject Area: Disciplines

Research Groups

Future Research

  • Continuation of current research

Key Methodologies

  • Field relationships
  • Geochemistry
  • Interdisciplinary liaison
  • Petrology
  • Volcanic hazard assessment

Affiliations

Publications


  • Williams, S., Davies, T. and Cole, J. (2012) Catastrophic flank collapse on Ta'u island and subsequent tsunami: Has this occurred during the last 170 years. Science of Tsunami Hazards 31(3): 178-198. (Journal Article)
  • Deering, C.D., Horton, T.W., Gravley, D.M. and Cole, J.W. (2012) Hornblende, cummingtonite, and biotite hydrogen isotopes: Direct evidence of slab-derived fluid flux in silicic magmas of the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 233-234: 27-36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2012.04.010. (Journal Article)
  • Wardman, J.B., Wilson, T.M., Bodger, P.S., Cole, J.W. and Johnston, D.M. (2012) Investigating the electrical conductivity of volcanic ash and its effect on HV power systems. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 45-46: 128-145. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2011.09.003. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Deering, C.D., Klemetti, E., Backmann, O. and Burt, R.M. (2012) Magmatic perturbations induced by caldera collapse in the Okataina Volcanic Complex, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Bolsena, Italy: 4th International Workshop on Collapse Calderas, 23-29 Sep 2012. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Siratovich, P.A., Davidson, J., Villeneuve, M., Gravley, D., Kennedy, B., Cole, J., Wyering, L. and Price, L. (2012) Physical and mechanical properties of the Rotokawa Andesite from production wells RK 27_L2, RK 28 and RK30. Auckland, New Zealand: 34th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop (NZGW), 19-21 Nov 2012. In Proceedings 34 22-29. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Deering, C., Turnbull, R., Cole, J. and Bachmann, O. (2012) Plutonic-volcanic associations reveal the anatomy of the Okataina Volcanic Centre magmatic system, New Zealand. Hamilton, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Conference, 25-28 Nov 2012. In Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 134A 27. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Wardman, J.B., Wilson, T.M., Bodger, P.S., Cole, J.W. and Stewart, C. (2012) Potential impacts from tephra fall to electric power systems: A review and mitigation strategies. Bulletin of Volcanology 74(10): 2221-2241. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00445-012-0664-3. (Journal Article)
  • Wilson, T., Cole, J., Johnston, D., Cronin, S., Stewart, C. and Dantas, A. (2012) Short- and long-term evacuation of people and livestock during a volcanic crisis: lessons from the 1991 eruption of Volcán Hudson, Chile. Journal of Applied Volcanology 1(2) http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2191-5040-1-2. (Journal Article)
  • Gravley, D., Cole, J., Deering, C., Hampton, S., Horton, T., Kennedy, B., Oze, C., Powell, T. and Villeneuve, M. (2012) Source to surface geothermal research programme: University of Canterbury and Mighty River Power Ltd. Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand GeoSciences Annual Conference (GSNZ), 25-28 Nov 2012. In Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 134A 40. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Gravley, D., Cole, J., Deering, C., Hampton, S., Horton, T., Kennedy, B., Oze, C., Powell, T. and Villeneuve, M. (2012) Source to surface geothermal research programme: University of Canterbury and Mighty River Power Ltd. Rotorua, New Zealand: United States/New Zealand Joint Geothermal Workshop, 16-20 Apr 2012. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Rissmann, C., Christenson, B., Werner, C., Leybourne, M., Cole, J. and Gravley, D. (2012) Surface heat flow and CO2 emissions within the Ohaaki hydrothermal field, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Applied Geochemistry 27(1): 223-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeochem.2011.10.006. (Journal Article)
  • Hampton, S.J., Cole, J.W. and Bell, D.H. (2012) Syn-eruptive alluvial and fluvial volcanogenic systems within an eroding Miocene volcanic complex, Lyttelton Volcano, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 55(1): 53-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288306.2011.632424. (Journal Article)
  • Wilson, T.M., Cole, J.W., Stewart, C., Cronin, S.J. and Johnston, D.M. (2011) Ash Storms: impacts of wind-remobilised volcanic ash on rural communities and agriculture following the 1991 Hudson eruption, southern Patagonia, Chile. Bulletin of Volcanology 73(3): 223-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00445-010-0396-1. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J., Oze, C., Scott, A., Wilson, T., Stewart, C., Li, Z., Broom, S. and Wilson, G. (2011) Effects of volcanic ashfall on roofs. Nelson, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand 2011 Conference, 27 Nov-1 Dec 2011. In Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 130A 26. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Rissmann, C., Nicol, A., Cole, J., Kennedy, B., Fairley, J., Christenson, B., Leybourne, M., Milicich, S., Ring, U. and Gravley, D. (2011) Fluid flow associated with silicic lava domes and faults, Ohaaki hydrothermal field, New Zealand. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 204(1-4): 12-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2011.05.002. (Journal Article)
  • Wilson, T., Cole, J., Cronin, S., Stewart, C. and Johnston, D. (2011) Impacts on agriculture following the 1991 eruption of Vulcan Hudson, Patagonia: lessons for recovery. Natural Hazards 57(2): 185-212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-010-9604-8. (Journal Article)
  • Hampton, S., Cole, J., Wilson, G. and Wilson T. (2011) Performance of guttering under ash loading: Volcanic Ash Testing (VAT) Facility. Nelson, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand 2011 Conference, 27 Nov-1 Dec 2011. In Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 130A 44-45. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Deering, C.D., Cole, J.W. and Vogel, T.A. (2010) Extraction of crystal-poor rhyolite from a hornblende-bearing intermediate mush: a case study of the caldera-forming Matahina eruption, Okataina volcanic complex. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 161(1): 129-151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00410-010-0524-0. (Journal Article)
  • Turnbull, R., Weaver, S., Tulloch, A., Cole, J., Handler, M. and Ireland, T. (2010) Field and geochemical constraints on Mafic-Felsic Interactions and Processes in High-Level Arc Magma Chambers: an example from the Halfmoon Pluton, New Zealand. Journal of Petrology 51(7): 1477-1505. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/petrology/egq026. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Deering, C.D., Burt, R.M., Turnbull, R. and Matthews, N. (2010) Magma systems beneath the Okataina Volcanic Centre. Auckland, New Zealand: GeoNZ 2010, 21-24 Nov 2010. In Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 129A 62. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Deering, C.D., Gravley, D.M., Vogel, T.A., Cole, J.W. and Leonard, G.S. (2010) Origins of cold-wet-oxidising to hot-dry-reducing rhyolite magma cycles and distribution in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 160(4): 609-629. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00410-010-0496-0. (Journal Article)
  • Wardman, J.B., Wilson, T.M., Cole, J.W., Bodger, P.S. and Johnston, D.M. (2010) Quantifying the Vulnerability of High Voltage Power Transmission Systems to Volcanic Ash-fall Hazards. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2010 Electricity Engineers' Association (EEA) Conference, 17-18 Jun 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Cole, J.W., Spinks, K.D., Deering, C.D. and Leonard, G.S. (2010) Volcanic and structural evolution of the Okataina Volcanic Centre; dominantly silicic volcanism associated with the Taupo Rift, New Zealand. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 190(1-2): 123-135. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2009.08.011. (Journal Article)
  • Wilson, T., Stewart, C., Cole, J., Johnston, D. and Cronin, S. (2010) Vulnerability of agricultural water supplies to volcanic ash fall. Environmental Earth Science 61(4): 675-688. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12665-009-0380-2. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W. and Spinks, K.D. (2009) Caldera volcanism and rift structure in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Geological Society, London, Special Publications 327: 9-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/SP327.2. (Journal Article)
  • Kaye, G., Cole, J., King, A. and Johnston, D. (2009) Comparison of risk from pyroclastic density current hazards to critical infrastructure in Mammoth Lakes, California, USA, from a new Inyo craters rhyolite dike eruption versus a dacitic dome eruption on Mammoth Mountain. Natural Hazards 49(3): 541-563. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-008-9313-8. (Journal Article)
  • Wilson, T., Dantas, A. and Cole, J. (2009) Modelling livestock evacuation following a volcanic eruption: an example from Taranaki volcano, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 52(1): 99-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288230909510493. (Journal Article)
  • Wilson, T.M., Stewart, C., Cole, J.W., Dewar, D.J., Johnston, D.M. and Cronin, S.J. (2009) The 1991 eruption of Volcan Hudson, Chile: impacts on agriculture and rural communities and long-term recovery. GNS Science Report 2009/66. 99pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Wilson, T.M., Stewart, C., Cole, J.W., Johnston, D.M. and Cronin, S.J. (2009) Vulnerability of farm water supplies to volcanic ash. GNS Science Report 2009/01. Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited. 122pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Cole, J.W., Briggs, R.M. and Smith, I.E.M. (2008) Progression. In I.G. Graham (Ed.), A Continent on the Move: New Zealand Geoscience into the 21st Century: 154-157. Wellington: Geological Society of New Zealand. (Chapter in Book)
  • Shane, P., Nairn, I.A., Smith, V.C., Darragh, M., Beggs, K. and Cole, J.W. (2008) Silicic recharge of multiple rhyolite magmas by basqaltic intrusion during the 22.6ka Okareka Eruption Episode, New Zealand. Lithos 103: 527-549. (Journal Article)
  • Wilson, C.J.N., Rhoades, D.A., Lanphere, M.A., Calvert, A.T., Houghton, B.F., Weaver, S.D. and Cole, J.W. (2007) A multiple-approach radiometric age estimate for the Rotoiti and Earthquake Flat eruptions, New Zealand, with implications for the MIS 4/3 boundary. Quaternary Science Reviews 26(13-14): 1861-1870. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2007.04.017. (Journal Article)
  • Gravley, D.M., Wilson, C.J.N., Leonard, G.S. and Cole, J.W. (2007) Double trouble: Paired ignimbrite eruptions and collateral subsidence in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Geological Society of America Bulletin 119(1-2): 18-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/B25924.1. (Journal Article)
  • Hiess, J., Cole, J.W. and Spinks, K.D. (2007) Influence of the crust and crustal structure on the location and composition of high-alumina basalts of the Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 50(4): 327-342. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288300709509840. (Journal Article)
  • Gravley, D.M., Watson, M.I., Wilson, C.J.N. and Cole, J.W. (2007) Penetrating pyroclastics: implications for magma-water interaction on Mars. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 28–31 October 2007. In Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 39(6) 284. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Wilson, T.M. and Cole, J.W. (2007) Potential impact of ash eruptions on a dairy farms from a study of the effects on a farm in eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand; implications for hazard mitigation. Natural Hazards 43(1): 103-128. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-007-9111-8. (Journal Article)
  • Hitchcock, D.W. and Cole, J.W. (2007) Potential impacts of a widespread subplinian andesitic eruption from Tongariro volcano, based on a study of the Poutu Lapilli. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 50(2): 53-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288300709509821. (Journal Article)
  • Darragh, M., Cole, J.W., Nairn, I.A. and Shane, P. (2006) Pyroclastic stratigraphy and eruption dynamics of the 21.9 ka Okareka and 17.6 ka Rerewhakaaitu eruption episodes from Tarawera Volcano, Okataina Volcanic Centre, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 49(3): 309-328. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288306.2006.9515170. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Cowan, H.A. and Webb, T.H. (2006) The 2006 Raoul Island eruption - a review of GNS Science's actions. Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences. 35pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Cole, J.W., Milner, D.M. and Spinks, K.D. (2005) Calderas and caldera structures: a review. Earth-Science Reviews 69(1-2): 1-26. (Journal Article)
  • Gordon, K.D., Cole, J.W., Rosenberg, M.D. and Johnston, D.M. (2005) Effects of Volcanic Ash on Computers and Electronic Equipment. Natural Hazards 34(2): 231-262. DOI: 10.1007/s11069-004-1514-1. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Sabel, C.E., Blumenthal, E., Finnis, K., Dantas, A., Barnard, S. and Johnston, D.M. (2005) GIS-Based Emergency and Evacuation Planning for Volcanic Hazards in New Zealand. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineers 38(2): 149-164. http://www.nzsee.org.nz/PUBS/SEPT05bul.shtml#abstract2. (Journal Article)
  • Spinks, K.D., Acocella, V., Cole, J.W. and Bassett, K.N. (2005) Structural control of volcanism and caldera development in the transtensional Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 144(1-4): 7-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2004.11.014. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Spinks, K.D., Gravley, D.M., Milner, D.M., Beresford, S.W. and Brown, S.J.A. (2004) Calderas of the Central Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Pucón, Chile: International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) General Assembly 2004, 14-19 Nov 2004. http://iavcei2004.free.cl/abstract_aprobation.asp. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Durand, M., Florokowski, C., George, P., Walmsley, T., Weinstein, P. and Cole, J. (2004) Elevated trace element output in urine following acute volcanic gas exposure. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 134(1-2): 139-148. (Journal Article)
  • Nairn, I.A., Shane, P.R., Cole, J.W., Leonard, G.S., Self, S. and Pearson, N. (2004) Rhyolite magma processes of the AD 1315 Kaharoa eruption episode, Tarawera volcano, New Zealand. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 131(3-4): 265-294. (Journal Article)
  • Gordon, K., Cole, J. and Johnston, D. (2003) Effects of volcanic ash on computers and air conditioning systems. Hilo, HI, USA: Cities on Volcanoes 3, 14-18 July 2003. http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/~cov3/posters_hazards.html. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Milner, D.M., Cole, J.W. and Wood, C.P. (2003) Mamaku Ignimbrite: a caldera-forming ignimbrite erupted from a compositionally zoned magma chamber in Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 122(3-4): 243-264. (Journal Article)
  • Acocella, V., Spinks, K., Cole, J. and Nicol, A. (2003) Oblique back arc rifting of Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Tectonics 22(4): 1045 (18p). doi:10.1029/2002TC001447. (Journal Article)
  • Milner, D., Cole, J. and Wood, C. (2002) Asymmetric, multiple-block collapse at Rotorua Caldera, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Bulletin of Volcanology 64(2): 134-149. (Journal Article)
  • Leonard, G.S., Cole, J.W., Nairn, I.A. and Self, S. (2002) Basalt triggering of the c. AD 1305 Kaharoa rhyolite eruption, Tarawera Volcanic Complex, New Zealand. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 115(3-4): 461-486. doi:10.1016/S0377-0273(01)00326-2. (Journal Article)
  • Nairn, I.A., Self, S., Cole, J.W., Leonard, G.S. and Scutter, C. (2001) Distribution, stratigraphy, and history of proximal deposits from the c. AD 1305 Kaharoa eruptive episode at Tarawera Volcano, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 44(3): 467-484. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Gamble, J.A., Burt, R.M., Carroll, L.D. and Shelley, D. (2001) Mixing and mingling in the evolution of andesite-dacite magmas; evidence from co-magmatic plutonic enclaves, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. Lithos 59(1-2): 25-46. (Journal Article)
  • Johnston, D.M., Nairn, I.A., Cole, J., Paton, D. and Martin, R. (2000) Distal impacts of the ~1300 AD Kaharoa eruption on modern day New Zealand. Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences: Science Report 2000/27: 30 pp. (Journal Article)
  • Beresford, S.W. and Cole, J.W. (2000) Kaingaroa Ignimbrite, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand: evidence for asymmetric caldera subsidence of the Reporoa Caldera. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 43(3): 471-481. (Journal Article)
  • Beresford, S.W. and Cole, J.W. (2000) Kawerau Ignimbrite: a 0.24 Ma ignimbrite erupted from the Okataina caldera complex, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 43(1): 109-115. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Thordarson, T. and Burt, R.M. (2000) Magma Origin and Evolution of White Island (Whakaari) Volcano, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Journal of Petrology 41(6): 867-895. (Journal Article)
  • Hildyard, S.C., Cole, J.W. and Weaver, S.D. (2000) Tikorangi Ignimbrite: a 0.89 Ma mixed andesite-rhyolite ignimbrite, Matahana Basin, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 43(1): 95-107. (Journal Article)
  • Beresford, S.W., Cole, J.W. and Weaver, S.D. (2000) Weak chemical and mineralogical zonation in the Kaingaroa Ignimbrite, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 43(4): 639-650. (Journal Article)
  • Burt, R.M., Brown, S.J.A., Cole, J.W., Shelley, D. and Waight, T.E. (1998) Glass-bearing plutonic fragments from ignimbrites of the Okataina caldera complex, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand: remnants of a partially molten intrusion associated with preceding eruptions.. J. Volcan. Geotherm. Res 84: 209--237. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, J.W., Brown, S.J.A., Burt, R.M., Beresford, S.W. and Wilson, C.J.N. (1998) Lithic types in ignimbrites as a guide to the evolution of a caldera complex, Taupo volcanic centre, New Zealand. J. Volcan. Geotherm. Res 80: 217-37. (Journal Article)
  • Krippner, S.J.P., Briggs, R.M., Wilson, C.J.N. and Cole, J.W. (1998) Petrography and geochemistry of lithic fragments in ignimbrites from the Mangakino Volcanic Centre: implications for the composition of the subvolcanic crust in western Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand. NZ J. Geol. Geophys 41: 187-199. (Journal Article)
  • Brown, S.J.A., Burt, R.M., Cole, J.W., Krippner, S.J.P., Price, R.C. and Cartwright, I. (1998) Plutonic lithics in ignimbrites of Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand: sources and conditions of crystallisation. Chemical Geology 148: 21-41. (Journal Article)
  • Brown, S.J.A., Cole, J.W., Wilson, C.J.N. and Wooden, J. (1998) The Whakamaru group ignimbrites, Taupo Volcanic Zone, New Zealand: evidence for reverse tapping of a zoned silicic magmatic system.. J. Volcan. Geotherm. Res 84: 1-37. (Journal Article)
  • Johnston, D., Cole, J.W. and Houghton, B.F. (1997) Physical volcanology of Miocene basaltic pyroclastic deposits at Pigeon Bay:remnants of flank scoria cones of Akaroa volcano, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. NZ J. Geol. Geophys 40: 109-115. (Journal Article)
  • Smith, T.R. and Cole, J.W. (1997) Somers ignimbrite Formation: Cretaceous high-grade ignimbrites from South Canterbury, New Zealand.. J. Volcan. Geotherm. Res 75: 39-57. (Journal Article)