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Dr Sarah Bastin

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Department: Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Email: sarah.bastin@canterbury.ac.nz

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Language: English

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Fields of Research

  • Paleo-liquefaction investigations
  • Geomorphic mapping
  • Liquefaction and lateral spreading
  • Active tectonics
  • Seismic hazard

Researcher Summary

My research primarily focuses around determining seismic hazards from paleo-liquefaction investigations. This includes the identification, documentation, and dating of pre-historic and/or historic liquefaction features to determine whether areas have historically liquefied and to approximate the timings of the liquefaction-triggering earthquakes. I am also working on assessing the influence of near-surface geomorphic and sedimentologic variability on the extent of lateral spreading during the Canterbury earthquakes.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Earth Sciences: Engineering Geology; Geomorphology; Tectonics
  • Engineering and Technology: Earthquake Engineering

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

  • Bastin S., Ogden M., Stringer ME., Wotherspoon L., Green RA., van Balleoogy S., Stephensen J., Edmiston H. and Cappellaro C. (2018) Geomorphological Controls on the Distribution of Liquefaction in Blenheim, New Zealand, During the 2016 Mw7.8 Kaikoura earthquake. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (Kaikoura Special Edition). (Journal Articles)
  • Bastin S., Stringer ME., Green R., Wotherspoon L., van Ballegooy S., Cox B. and Osuchowski A. (2018) Geomorphological Controls on the Distribution of Liquefaction in Blenheim, New Zealand, during the 2016 Mw7.8 Kaikōura Earthquake. In Brandenberg S; Manzari M (Eds). Geotechnical Special Publication 290: 264-272. ASCE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784481455.026. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin SH., Ogden M., Wotherspoon LM., van Ballegooy S., Green RA. and Stringer M. (2018) Geomorphological influences on the distribution of liquefaction in the wairau plains, New Zealand, following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America 108(3B): 1683-1694. http://dx.doi.org/10.1785/0120170248. (Journal Articles)
  • Bastin S., Bradley BA., Bray JD., Cappallaro C., Cubrinovski M., de la Torre C., Green RA., McGann CR., Olsen M. and Palermo A. (2017) Geotechnical Reconnaissance of the 2016 Mw7.8 Kaikoura, New Zealand Earthquake. In QuakCoRE-GEER Combined Reconnaissance Report, Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) Association. 247 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.18118/G6NK57. (Reports)
  • Bastin S., Cubrinovski M., van Ballegooy S. and Russell J. (2017) Geologic and geomorphic influences on the spatial extent of lateral spreading in Christchurch, New Zealand. In Boulanger R; Wijewickreme D (Eds). Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. on Performance-based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (PBD-III). (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., Green R., Quigley M. and Bassett KN. (2017) Paleo-liquefaction; an Alternative Tool for Seismic Hazard Assessments. In 8th International INQUA Meeting on Paleoseismology, Active Tectonics and Archeoseismology (PATA) Focus Group Earthquake Geology and Seismic Hazards. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Beyzaei C., Bray J., van Ballegooy S., Cubrinovski M. and Bastin S. (2017) Swamp Depositional Environment Effects on Liquefaction Performance in Christchurch, New Zealand. In Boulanger R; Wijiwickreme D (Eds). Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. on Performance-Based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (PBD-III). (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Russell J., van Ballegooy S., Ogden S., Bastin S. and Cubrinovski M. (2017) Influence of geometric, geologic, geomorphic and subsurface ground conditions on the accuracy of empirical models for prediction of lateral spreading. In Boulanger R; Wijewickreme D (Eds). Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. on Performance-based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (PBD-III),. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Stringer ME., Bastin S., McGann C., Cappellaro C., El Kortbawi M., McMahon R., Wotherspoon L., Green R., Aricheta J. and Davis R. (2017) Geotechnical aspects of the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake on the South Island of New Zealand. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 50(2): 117-141. (Journal Articles)
  • Tuttle MP., Villamor P., Almond P., Bastin S., Giona Bucci M., Langridge R., Clark K. and Hardwick CM. (2017) Liquefaction Induced during the 2010–2011 Canterbury, New Zealand, Earthquake Sequence and Lessons Learned for the Study of Paleoliquefaction Features. Seismological Research Letters 88(5): 1403-1414. http://dx.doi.org/10.1785/0220170073. (Journal Articles)
  • Bassett KN., Grace K. and Bastin S. (2016) Seismicity, liquefaction and heterolithic reservoir connectivity: Examples from the recent Canterbury Earthquake Sequence. In In Proceedings. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin SH. (2016) Liquefaction and Paleo-liquefaction in Christchurch, New Zealand. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury. (Theses / Dissertations)
  • Bastin SH., Bassett K., Quigley MC., Maurer B., Green RA., Bradley B. and Jacobson D. (2016) Late holocene liquefaction at sites of contemporary liquefaction during the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence, New Zealand. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America 106(3): 881-903. http://dx.doi.org/10.1785/0120150166. (Journal Articles)
  • Quigley M., Mackey B., Bradley BA., Hughes M. and Bastin S. (2016) The landscape record of blind fault earthquakes. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Villamor P., Almond P., Tuttle MP., Giona-Bucci M., Langridge RM., Clark K., Ries W., Bastin SH., Eger A. and Vandergoes M. (2016) Liquefaction features produced by the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence in southwest Christchurch, New Zealand, and preliminary assessment of Paleoliquefaction features. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America 106(4): 1747-1771. http://dx.doi.org/10.1785/0120150223. (Journal Articles)
  • Bastin S., Bassett K. and Quigley MC. (2015) Exploring methods for assessing liquefaction hazards. In Proceedings of the 2015 Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., Bassett KN. and Quigley M. (2015) Exploring methods for assessing liquefaction hazards. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., Quigley MC. and Bassett K. (2015) Comparison of liquefaction-induced land damage and geomorphic variability in Avonside, New Zealand. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin SH., Quigley MC. and Bassett KN. (2015) Paleoliquefaction in Christchurch, New Zealand. Geological Society of America Bulletin 127(9-10): 1348-1365. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/B31174.1. (Journal Articles)
  • Maurer BW., Green RA., Quigley MC. and Bastin S. (2015) Development of magnitude-bound relations for paleoliquefaction analyses: New Zealand case study. Engineering Geology 197: 253-266. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2015.08.023. (Journal Articles)
  • Quigley M., Bastin S., Grace K., Bassett KN., Van Ballegooy S., Borella J. and Bradley BA. (2015) Geologic expressions of contemporary and paleo-liquefaction: Insights into strong ground motion and site characteristics. Baltimore, MD, USA: 2015 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting (GSA2015), 1-4 Nov 2015. (Conference Contributions - Other)
  • Bastin S., Quigley M. and Bassett KN. (2014) Paleo-liquefaction in Christchurch New Zealand. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., Quigley MC. and Bassett K. (2014) Paleo-liquefaction in Christchurch, New Zealand. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., Quigley MC. and Bassett K. (2014) Using geomorphology to predict the distribution of liquefaction. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Villmor P., Giona-Bucci M., Almond P., Tuttle M., Langridge R., Clark K., Ries W., Vandergoes M., Barker P. and Martin F. (2014) Exploring methods to assess paleoliquefaction in the Canterbury area.Commissioned by GNS Science Consultancy Report 2014/183. (Reports)
  • Bastin S., Bassett K. and Quigley MC. (2013) The paleoseismic history of Kaiapoi, North Canterbury from paleoliquefaction investigation. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., Reid C., Quigley M. and Bassett K. (2013) Earthquake Impacts on Soft Sediments in Eastern Christchurch (Field Trip 3 24 Nov 2013). : 21pp. (Chapters)
  • Bastin SH., Quigley M., Kari B. and Green RA. (2013) Modern and paleo-liquefaction features in eastern Christchurch and strategies for locating pre-historic liquefaction. In Proceedings. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Nobes DC., Bastin S., Charlton G., Cook R., Gallagher M., Graham H., Grose D., Hedley J., Sharp-Heward S. and Templeton S. (2013) Geophysical imaging of subsurface earthquake-induced liquefaction features at Christchurch Boys High School, Christchurch, New Zealand. Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics 18(4): 255-267. http://dx.doi.org/10.2113/JEEG18.4.255. (Journal Articles)
  • Quigley MC., Bastin S. and Bradley BA. (2013) Recurrent liquefaction in Christchurch, New Zealand, during the Canterbury earthquake sequence. Geology 41(4): 419-422. http://dx.doi.org/10.1130/G33944.1. (Journal Articles)
  • Bastin S., Kari B., Quigley M. and Wilson TM. (2012) Liquefaction in Christchurch during the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence and evidence for paleo-liquefaction. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., Quigley M. and Bassett K. (2012) Characterisation of modern and paleo-liquefaction features in Christchurch following the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Green RA., Maurer BW., Wotherspoon L., Cubrinovski M., Quigley M. and Bastin S. (2012) Use of liquefaction observations in New Zealand for interpreting Paleoliquefaction features in the NMSZ. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)
  • Bastin S., McIntosh J., Wilson J., Sharp-Heward S., Curline G., Wilson T. and Almond P. (2011) Geomorphic and sedimentological controls on liquefaction near the Halswell River after the 4 September 2010 Darfield(Canterbury) earthquake. In. (Conference Contributions - Published)

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
  • New Zealand Geotechnical Society (Professional Organisation): Member

Key Methodologies

  • GIS for research purposes - digitizing datasets, analysis of datasets, and producing of maps
  • Sedimentology - including laser grainsize analyser, and prepation of radiocarbon samples
  • Paleo-seismic trenching - specializing in identification of liquefaction/ paleo-liquefaction
  • Mapping - including field mapping and from elevation data sets
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