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Dr Kate Pedley

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Department: School of Earth and Environment

Email: kate.pedley@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3694378

Office: Beatrice Tinsley Rm 223

Language: English

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Fields of Research

  • Marine Geology & Geophysics
  • Geoscience Education
  • Active Geomorphology & Tectonics
  • Geological Mapping
  • Subduction processes and seafloor response
  • Structural Geology

Researcher Summary

I am the 100 level coordinator for Geology in the School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury. I currently run and design the labs and fieldtrips for first year and some second year geology courses.

My PhD research ending in 2010 was focused on investigating active tectonics, geomorphology, fault mapping and sequence stratigraphy by seismic and DEM interpretation, and the evolution of a section of the active Hikurangi subduction zone plate margin off-shore the Poverty Bay region in the North Island, New Zealand.

I was part of the teams mapping the Greendale Fault rupture from the 2010 Christchurch Earthquake and am a member of the University of Canterbury fault rupture team investigating the landscape effects of the 14 Nov 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake based in the Waiau region around the epicentre. Research is ongoing.

I maintain active involvement with Geoscience Education research as part of my full-time teaching role. This includes the use of electronic learning media, learning analytics and curriculum innovations, particularly in response to a disaster scenario, but with wider applications. I'm also focused on research into best-practice teacher training and review processes. Current research topics also include the outputs and lessons from designing virtual fieldtrips at tertiary level, and designing an Earth Science garden at UC for outreach and teaching purposes.

I am also an avid photographer and passionate about inspiring people into geology through my photographs.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Earth Sciences: Geomorphology; Geophysics; Sedimentology; Tectonics
  • Education: Science Education

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Brough T., Nicol A., Stahl T., Pettinga JR., Dissen RV., Clark D., Khajavi N., Pedley K., Langridge R. and Wang N. (2021) Paleoseismicity of the western Humps fault on the Emu Plain, North Canterbury, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00288306.2021.1986727.
  • Litchfield N., Villamor P., Van Dissen R., Nicol A., Barnes P., Barrell D., Pettinga J., Langridge R., Little T. and Mountjoy J. (2018) Surface Rupture of Multiple Crustal Faults in the 2016 Mw 7.8 Kaikōura, New Zealand, Earthquake. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America 108(3B): 1496-1520. http://dx.doi.org/10.1785/0120170300.
  • Nicol A., Khajavi N., Pettinga J., Fenton C., Stahl T., Bannister S., Pedley KL., Hyland-Brook N., Bushell T. and Hamling I. (2018) Preliminary Geometry, Displacement, and Kinematics of Fault Ruptures in the Epicentral Region of the 2016 Mw 7.8 Kaikōura, New Zealand, Earthquake. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America 108(3B): 1521-1539. http://dx.doi.org/10.1785/0120170329.
  • Winkler S., Bell D., Hemmingsen M., Pedley KL. and Schoch A. (2018) Disestablishing “Glacial Lake Speight”, New Zealand? An example for the validity of detailed geomorphological assessment with the study of mountain glaciations. E&G: Quaternary Science Journal 67: 25-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/egqsj-67-25-2018.
  • Stirling MW., Litchfield NJ., Villamor P., Van Dissen RJ., Nicol A., Pettinga J., Barnes P., Langridge RM., Little T. and Barrell DJA. (2017) The Mw7.8 2016 Kaikōura earthquake: Surface Fault Rupture and Seismic Hazard Context. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 50(2): 73-84.
  • Barrell DJA., Litchfield NJ., Townsend DB., Quigley M., Van Dissen RJ., Cosgrove R., Cox SC., Furlong K., Villamor P. and Begg JG. (2011) Strike-slip ground-surface rupture (Greendale Fault) associated with the 4th September 2010 Darfield Earthquake, Canterbury, New Zealand. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology 44(3): 283-291. http://dx.doi.org/10.1144/1470-9236/11-034.
  • Barnes PM., Lamarche G., Bialas J., Henrys S., Pecher I., Netzeband GL., Greinerte J., Mountjoy JJ., Pedley K. and Crutchley G. (2010) Tectonic and geological framework for gas hydrates and cold seeps on the Hikurangi subduction margin, New Zealand. Marine Geology 272(1-4): 26-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2009.03.012.
  • Pedley KL., Barnes PM., Pettinga JR. and Lewis KB. (2010) Seafloor structural geomorphic evolution of the accretionary frontal wedge in response to seamount subduction, Poverty Indentation, New Zealand. Marine Geology 270(1-4): 119-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2009.11.006.
  • Quigley M., Van Dissen R., Villamor P., Litchfield N., Barrell D., Furlong K., Stahl T., Duffy B., Bilderback E. and Noble D. (2010) Surface rupture of the greendale fault during the Darfield (Canterbury) earthquake, New Zealand: initial findings. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 43(4): 236-242.
Theses / Dissertations
  • Pedley KL. (2010) Modelling Submarine Landscape Evolution in Response to Subduction Processes, Northern Hikurangi Margin, New Zealand. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury.
  • Pedley KL. (2004) The Eruptive History of the Atiamuri Pyroclastics, Maora Volcanic Centre, New Zealand.. Christchurch. University of Canterbury.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Pearson A., Borella JW., Winkler S. and Pedley K. (2020) GEOMORPHOLOGY AND ORIGIN OF THE SURFICIAL SEDIMENTS OF THE ST. BERNARD SADDLE, CASS REGION, NEW ZEALAND. In Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs Geological Society of America. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/abs/2020am-350942.
  • Dix M., Borella J., Pedley K. and Winkler S. (2019) Geomorphic Mapping and Analysis of Glacial Landforms to Understand the Development and Defining Characteristics of 'Glacial' Lake Speight in the Middle Waimakariri River of the Southern Alps, New Zealand. In.
  • Getty K., Borella JW., Winkler S. and Pedley K. (2019) GEOMORPHIC MAPPING AND INTERPRETATION OF PARAGLACIAL FAN MORPHOLOGIES IN CASS, NEW ZEALAND. In Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs Geological Society of America. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/abs/2019am-334935.
  • Pedley K. (2018) Creating an Earth Science Garden for Teaching. In Sagar M; Prebble J (Eds). Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 151A: 215-215. Geological Society of New Zealand.
  • Bushell T., Nicol A., Fenton C., Khajavi N., Hyland N., Pettinga J., Pedley KL. and McHale J. (2017) Fault rupture patterns during the Mw7.8 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake in the region between the Leader and Charwell rivers, north Canterbury, New Zealand. In Clark KJ; Upton P; Langridge R; Kelly K; Hammond K (Eds). GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 110: 66-67.
  • Khajavi N., Nicol A., Fenton C., Pettinga J., Stahl T., Hyland N., Bushell T., Pedley KL., McColl S. and Noble D. (2017) Preliminary geometry and kinematics of multiple surface ruptures during the 2016 MW 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake, North Canterbury region, New Zealand. In Clark KJ; Upton P; Langridge RM; Kelly K; Hammond KAT (Eds). GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 110: 186-188.
  • Pedley KL. (2017) Authentic collaboration with local communities in post-disaster reconnaissance and beyond: how to create a win-win scenario. In Clark KJ; Upton P; Langridge R; Kelly K; Hammond K (Eds). GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 110: 300-302.
  • 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.
  • Van Dissen R., Barrell D., Litchfield N., Villamor P., Quigley M., King A., Furlong K., Begg J., Townsend D. and Mackenzie H. (2011) Surface rupture displacement on the Greendale Fault during the Mw 7.1 Darfield (Canterbury) earthquake, New Zealand, and its impact on man-made structures. In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Jolley A., Kennedy B., Stahl T., Hampton S., Wilson T., Brogt E., Reyna N., Pedley K., Davies T. and Sommerville P. (2018) Live episodes and reruns of virtual field trips. Vancouver, Canada: Science Education Open House, 7-7 Apr 2018.
  • Brogt E., Liggett D., Pedley K., Jolley A. and Kennedy B. (2011) Curriculum and assessment changes in a disaster scenario. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ 2011), 23-25 Nov 2011.
  • Pedley K. and Jones C. (2011) Developing an Effective Peer Review Process for Teaching. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ 2011), 23-25 Nov 2011.
  • Bodger K., Cole JW. and Spinks K. (2004) The Eruptive History of the Atiamuri Pyroclastics, Maroa Volcanic Centre, New Zealand. Taupo, New Zealand: 26th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop (GEO3), 6 Dec 2004.
Additional Publications
  • Liggett D., Pedley KL. and Brogt E. (2015) Curriculum restructuring overnight: Teaching large first-year classes after a major earthquake. Ako Aotearoa: GPPG15-002. [Online Article].

Review and Refereeing

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  • New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics ( 2013 )
  • New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics ( 2018 )
  • Submarine Mass Movements and Their Consequences ( 2011 )

Affiliations

  • American Geophysical Union (AGU) (Professional Organisation): Member
  • Geological Society of America (GSA) (Professional Organisation): Member
  • Geoscience Society of New Zealand (GSNZ) (Professional Organisation): Member
  • Higher Education Academy (Teaching/Research Organisation): Fellow
  • National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) (Teaching/Research Organisation): Member

Research Groups

  • Active Tectonics and Landscape Evolution

Future Research

  • Kaikoura Earthquake fault rupture mapping
  • Glacial geomorphology of the Waimakariri Valley
  • Virtual Fieldtrips at Tertiary Level
  • Designing a Geoscience Garden
  • Atiamuri ignimbrite
  • Hokitika Canyon sedimentation

Key Methodologies

  • Multibeam bathymetry
  • Multi-channel seismic interpretation
  • Geological & Geomorphic Mapping
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