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Dr Sam Hampton

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Department: School of Earth and Environment

Email: samuel.hampton@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3692758

Office: Ernest Rutherford 263C

Language: English

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Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Volcanic Geomorphology
  • Volcanism and the Landscape of Banks Peninsula
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Volcanic Hazards
  • Volcanic Sedimentation

Researcher Summary

Research follow three main themes

Volcanism - Volcanic processes, reconstruction of volcanic systems, volcanic stratigraphy, and volcano-tectonic relationships. Focus of doctoral studies and continuuing research on intraplate volcanism of Banks Peninsula.  

Volcanic Hazards - effects and mitigation of volcanic ash on infrastructure, housing, and machinery. Research in close association with Thomas Wilson.

Geothermal Energy - within the Geothermal Resource Research Group and Source to Surface Research Programme. Investigating the geological and magmatic controls on geothermal systems in the Taupo Volcanic Zone.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Earth Sciences: Geological Sciences; Geomorphology; Sedimentology; Volcanology

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Goldman RT., Albright JA., Gravley DM., Grosfils EB., Gregg PM. and Hampton SJ. (2022) Stress Control of Dike Deflection and Flank Eruption at Akaroa Volcano, New Zealand. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth 127(8) http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2022JB024305. (Journal Articles)
  • Borella J., Quigley M., Riley M., Trutner S., Jol H., Borella M., Hampton S. and Gravley D. (2020) Influence of anthropogenic landscape modifications and infrastructure on the geological characteristics of liquefaction. Anthropocene 29 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ancene.2020.100235. (Journal Articles)
  • Bertolett EM., Prior DJ., Gravley DM., Hampton SJ. and Kennedy BM. (2019) Compacted cumulates revealed by electron backscatter diffraction analysis of plutonic lithics. Geology 47(5): 445-448. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/G45616.1. (Journal Articles)
  • Borella J., Quigley M., Krauss Z., Lincoln K., Attanayake J., Stamp L., Lanman H., Levine S., Hampton S. and Gravley D. (2019) Geologic and geomorphic controls on rockfall hazard: How well do past rockfalls predict future distributions? Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 19(10): 2249-2280. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/nhess-19-2249-2019. (Journal Articles)
  • Jolley A., Hampton S., Brogt E., Kennedy B., Fraser L. and Knox A. (2019) Student field experiences: Designing for different instructors and variable weather. Journal of Geography in Higher Education 43(1): 71-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03098265.2018.1554632. (Journal Articles)
  • Jolley A., Kennedy B., Brogt E., Hampton S. and Fraser L. (2018) Are were there yet? Sense of place and the student experience on roadside and situated geology field trips. Geosphere 14(2): 651-667. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/GES01484.1. (Journal Articles)
  • Williams S., Zhang T., Chagué C., Williams J., Goff J., Lane EM., Bind J., Qasim I., Thomas KL. and Mueller C. (2018) Sedimentary and geochemical signature of the 2016 Kaikōura Tsunami at Little Pigeon Bay: A depositional benchmark for the Banks Peninsula region, New Zealand. Sedimentary Geology 369: 60-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sedgeo.2018.03.013. (Journal Articles)
  • Hampton S. and Perez F. (2016) Tidal and Earthquake Influenced Sedimentation within a Concrete Lined Canal: Woolston Cut, Heathcote River, Canterbury, New Zealand. Journal of Hydrology, New Zealand (In review). (Journal Articles)
  • Jolley A., Hampton SJ., Kennedy B., Brogt E. and Fraser L. (2016) Considering place as a means to link discrete exposures within roadside geology field trips. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America annual meeting, 25-28 Sep 2016. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Lincoln K., Borella J., Hampton SJ. and Villeneuve MC. (2016) STRUCTURAL CONTROL ON ROCKFALL: A GEOLITHOLOGICAL AND GEOMECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MIOCENE VOLCANICS. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America, 25-28 Sep 2016. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Reyna N., Kennedy B., Hampton S., Wilson T., Davies T., Fenton C., Brogt E., Pedley KL., Davies A. and Green T. (2016) A methodology for integrating a virtual field trip with interactive learning into a tertiary curriculum. In 48(7) http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/abs/2016AM-284184. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Hampton SJ., Cole JW., Wilson G., Wilson TM. and Broom S. (2015) Volcanic Ash Fall Accumulation and Loading on Gutters and Pitched Roofs from Laboratory Empirical Experiments: Implications for Risk Assessment. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 304: 237-252. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2015.08.012. (Journal Articles)
  • Lewis GM. and Hampton SJ. (2015) Visualizing volcanic processes in Sketch-Up: An integrated geo-education tool. Computers & Geosciences 81: 93-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2015.05.003. (Journal Articles)
  • Berger K., Reid C., McGillis A. and Hampton S. (2014) Foraminifera Species Distribution and Geochemistry: A Tool for Ecological Assessment of Lyttelton Harbour, New Zealand. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Chheda TD., Quigley M., Duffy B., Borella J., Hampton S., Borella MW. and Gravley DM. (2014) The Physics and Mechanics of Liquefaction. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Fulton A., Hampton S. and Gravley D. (2014) Magmatic Dynamics of Parasitic Eruptives: Insights into a Late Stage Conduit and Vent Filling Intrusion. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Gaddis E. and Hampton S. (2014) Magma Propagation and Stress Influences: A Spatial Analysis of the Akaroa Volcanic Complex. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Hall L., Robinson T., Duffy B., Gravley D. and Hampton SJ. (2014) Using landslide susceptibility modeling to investigate potential earthquake triggers for the anomalously large green lake rock avalanche, New Zealand. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Hampton S. (2014) Pa Bay and greater Okains Bay: Geology and Archaeology, Foundations for a GeoPark? Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula: Banks Peninsula Walking Festival. (Oral Presentations)
  • Hampton S., Gaddis E., Hobbs D., Johnson J. and Gravley D. (2014) Magma Propagation, Stress and Eruptives: Spatial and Geochemical Analysis of the Akaroa Volcanic Complex. New Plymouth, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2014 (GSNZ), 24-27 Nov 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Hill D., Hampton SJ. and Wilson TM. (2014) Filtering out the ash: mitigating ash ingestion for emergency power generators. Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Cities on Volcanoes 8, 9-13 Sep 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Jolley A., Hampton S., Brogt E. and Kennedy B. (2014) Fostering Graduate Attributes Through Field Education in Post-Quake Canterbury, New Zealand. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Lewis G. and Hampton S. (2014) Visualising Volcanic Processes in Google Sketch-Up©: A Geologic Teaching Tool. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Markey E., Hampton S. and Gravley D. (2014) Parasitic Eruption Dynamics of the Akaroa Volcanic Complex: Le Bons Bay Scoria Cones, Banks Peninsula. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Oze C., Cole JW., Scott A., Wilson TM., Wilson G., Gaw S., Hampton SJ., Doyle C. and Li Z. (2014) Corrosion of metal roof materials related to volcanic ash interactions. Natural Hazards 71(1): 785-802. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-013-0943-0. (Journal Articles)
  • Patel S., Coish R., Hampton S. and West D. (2014) The Magmatic History of the Mt. Herbert Volcanic Group and The Akaroa Volcanic Complex, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Vancouver, Canada: 2014 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 19-22 Oct 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Sexton E. and Hampton SJ. (2014) Basaltic Lava Flow vs. Welded Basaltic Ignimbrite: Determining the Depositional Nature of a Volcanic Flow in the Akaroa Volcanic Complex. San Francisco, CA, USA: American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting (AGU), 15-19 Dec 2014. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Wilson TM., Stewart C., Wardman JB., Wilson G., Johnston DM., Hill D., Hampton SJ., Villemure M., McBride S. and Leonard G. (2014) Volcanic ashfall preparedness poster series: a collaborative process for reducing the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. Journal of Applied Volcanology 3(1) http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13617-014-0010-x. (Journal Articles)
  • Wilson TM., Stewart C., Wardman JB., Wilson G., Johnston DM., Hill D., Hampton SJ., Villemure M., McBride S. and Leonard GS. (2014) Volcanic ashfall preparedness poster series: a collaborative process for reducing the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. Journal of Applied Volcanology 3 10: 25. (Journal Articles)
  • Burgi P., Colwyn J., Hampton SJ. and Gravley DM. (2013) PHYSICAL VOLCANOLOGY OF DISSECTED PARASITIC CONES OF THE MIOCENE AKAROA VOLCANIC COMPLEX, BANKS PENINSULA, NEW ZEALAND. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 27-30 Oct 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Chiewphasa BB., Dwyer CH., Hampton SJ. and Gravley DM. (2013) RECONSTRUCTING PROTO-HISTORIC MĀORI LAND USE USING SPATIAL ANALYSIS VIA GOOGLE SKETCHUP, BANKS PENINSULA, NEW ZEALAND. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 27-30 Oct 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Dwyer CH., Chiewphasa BB., Hampton SJ. and Gravley D. (2013) THE STORIES OF BANKS PENINSULA: CONNECTING Māori ORAL TRADITIONS, EUROPEAN HISTORY, AND GEOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 27-30 Oct 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Hampton SJ. and Gravley DG. (2013) Banks Peninsular: New Zealand's first Geo-Park? Investigations and Geo-education Research Initiatives. Christchurch, New Zealand: Geological Society of New Zealand Annual Conference, 24-27 Nov 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Hampton SJ. and Gravley DG. (2013) Geopark investigation and geoeducation research initiatives: an example from the proposed Banks Peninsula geopark. Kagoshima, Japan: IAVCEI 2013 Scientific Assembly, 20-24 Jul 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Hill DJ., Hampton SJ. and Wilson TM. (2013) Filtering Out the Ash: Mitigating Ash Ingestion for Emergency Power Generators. Christchurch, New Zealand: Geological Society of New Zealand Annual Conference, 24-27 Nov 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Kennedy B., Brogt E., Jolley A., Hampton S. and Wilson T. (2013) Shaking up an introductory geohazards course. Christchurch, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference (GSNZ), 24-27 Nov 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Reed DW., Gravley DM. and Hampton SJ. (2013) HOLES IN OUR KNOWLEDGE: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF VOLCANIC 'HANGI' STONES USED IN Māori EARTH OVENS. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 27-30 Oct 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Rosen J., Gravley DM. and Hampton SJ. (2013) NEWLY RECOGNIZED FISSURE-FED ERUPTION DEPOSITS ON THE FLANK OF THE ANCIENT BANKS PENINSULA VOLCANIC COMPLEX IN NEW ZEALAND. Denver, CO, USA: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 27-30 Oct 2013. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • 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. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • 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 Contributions - Other)
  • Hampton SJ., Cole JW. and Bell DH. (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 Articles)
  • Johnson J., Hampton S., Hobbs D. and Gravely D. (2012) Insights into the magmatic evolution of Akaroa Volcano from the geochemistry of volcanic deposits in Okains Bay, New Zealand. Charlotte, NC, USA: Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA), 4-7 Nov 2012. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Ring U. and Hampton S. (2012) Faulting in Banks Peninsula: tectonic setting and structural controls for late Miocene intraplate volcanism, New Zealand. Journal of the Geological Society 169(6): 773-785. http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/jgs2011-167. (Journal Articles)
  • 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. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Hampton SJ. (2010) Growth, Structure and Evolution of Lyttelton Volcano, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury. (Theses / Dissertations)
  • Hampton SJ. and Cole JW. (2009) Geomorphic evolution of Lyttelton Volcano, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Melbourne, Australia: 7th International Conference on Geomorphology (ANZAIG) Ancient Landscapes - Modern Perpesctives. (Oral Presentations)
  • Hampton SJ. and Cole JW. (2009) Lyttelton Volcano, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand: Primary volcanic landforms and eruptive centre identification. Geomorphology 104(3-4): 284-298. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2008.09.005. (Journal Articles)
  • Hampton SJ. and Cole JW. (2008) Volcanic evolution of Lyttelton Volcano, Banks Peninsula. Wellington, New Zealand: Geosciences 08, Geological CSociety of New Zealand and New Zealand Geophysical Society Joint Conference, 1-1 Nov 2008. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Szekely B. and Hampton SJ. (2007) DEM-aided vocanic reconstruction and collapse recognition of degraded Miocene volcanic edifices: a case hisotory of Lyttelton Volcano. Vienna, Austria: European Geosciences Union, 1 Jan 2007. (Conference Contributions - Other)

Research Groups

  • Geological Hazards
  • Geothermal Energy

Future Research

  • Banks Peninsula - volcanic stratigraphy, geochemical variation and upper level volcanic processes.
  • Volcanic Hazards - mitigation for volcanic ash. Use of Ground Penetrating Radar in volcanic environments as a tool gaining insights into volcanic processes (i.e. runout distances, forces).
  • Geothermal Energy - geological and magmatic controls on geothermal systems in the Taupo Volcanic Zone.

Key Methodologies

  • Field based studies
  • Physical Testing - Volcanic Ash Testing (VAT) Facility
  • Analysis - Thin Section and Geochemical
  • GIS Analysis
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