Earth Sciences NZ Secures $2.6M Marsden Fund to Drive Green Energy, Geothermal Innovation, and Volcano Research
Earth Sciences NZ wins $2.6M Marsden Fund to develop green ammonia, geothermal energy solutions, and volcanic monitoring for a sustainable NZ future. By: Robert Buluma New Zealand is set to make major strides in energy innovation, sustainability, and volcanic risk management after Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) secured $2.6 million in funding from the prestigious Marsden Fund . Four groundbreaking research projects will explore everything from green fuels to untapped geothermal energy and the hidden workings of New Zealand’s volcanoes. Cracking the Seismic Code Beneath Volcanoes Volcanoes in New Zealand, from Ruapehu to Whakaari/White Island, pose persistent risks to communities and industries. Despite decades of monitoring, predicting eruptions remains challenging due to the complex signals of seismic activity, ground deformation, and gas emissions. Dr. Pasan Herath is leading a pioneering project using distant earthquakes to map underground volcanic plumbing systems ....