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Morgan Jones is an Associate Professor in Earth Science at Umeå University. His expertise includes paleoclimate change periods, elevated volcanism, global element cycles, and inorganic geochemistry. His current research focuses on large igneous provinces (LIPs) and their effects on surface global element cycles. The emplacement of LIPs is associated with rapid and sustained climate variations, affecting both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. There is a notable occurrence of the 'big five' mass extinction events in the Phanerozoic era corresponding to the period of LIP emplacement, suggesting a possible causal relationship. However, various factors related to LIP emplacement make each event unique. Understanding the processes that affect carbon sources and sinks is crucial for unraveling the relationship between LIPs and environmental change, as well as providing insights into current and future climate change. His multidisciplinary geoscience research informs past and current environmental changes, and aims to enhance understanding of climatic impacts from LIP emplacements, exploring their potential as analogs for contemporary environmental issues.
Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Researching the effects of large igneous provinces on climate and global element cycles.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.