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Geology

Cornish flag in Cornish rocks

Cornish flag in Cornish rocks

Cross-cutting granite dykes intruding the Mylor slate at Porthmeor, Cornwall.

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Cross-cutting dykes

Cross-cutting dykes

Cross-cutting granite dykes intruding the Mylor slate at Porthmeor, Cornwall.

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Serpentinite

Serpentinite

Red and green serpentinite at Kynance Cove, Lizard, Cornwall showing several generations of fracturing and serpentinisation.

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I’m Alex Clarke

Geologist, educator, photographer, first aider, leathercrafter… I am a person of diverse interests and expertise.

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at Johannes Gutenberg–Universität Mainz. My research focusses on the tectonics of subduction zones and understanding how the physical heterogeneity the plate boundary interface influences the wider-scale tectonics and hazards. I also love to teach and am interested in innovative and engaging methods of teaching earth sciences, both in the classroom and in the field.

I am also a hobbyist nature photographer and my images highlight the hidden wonder and diversity of our natural world. In my remaining time, I volunteer as an Advanced First Aider for St John Ambulance and am a hobbyist leathercrafter.