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Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia
Professor
Volcanology,Geochemistry, and Petrology Division

Research Fields
  • Igneous Petrology
Research Topics
  • Monitoring the Composition of Lavas from the Ongoing Puu Oo Eruption
  • Geologic History of Mauna Loa Volcano as Revealed by Giant Landslides
  • Geochemical Evolution of Loihi Seamount, an Infant Hawaiian Volcano
  • Origin of Rejuvenated Volcanism on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Kaʻula
Research Themes