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George Bergantz is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, specializing in the study of the physics of magmas. As a member of the Physical Petrology group, his primary research focus is on volcanic systems. He employs a diverse array of tools, including numerical modeling, laboratory experiments, and fieldwork to unravel the complexities of these systems. His investigations delve into magma transport within the Earth’s deep crust and mantle, as well as the life cycles of volcanic systems. Bergantz has conducted extensive field studies in various countries, including Italy, Greece, Chile, and Argentina. He has been elected as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and is a recipient of the Bowen Award from the American Geophysical Union.
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