Amanda Clarke

Amanda Clarke is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration. Her research focuses on volcanic eruption physics, planetary evolution, and Mars geology. She investigates volcanic deposits, numerical models, and laboratory experiments to understand volcanic systems and reduce volcanic risk. Her work spans Earth and Mars, exploring topics like highly explosive basaltic eruptions, post-caldera activity, and volcano-atmosphere interactions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University (2002)
• B.S./B.A. in Aerospace Engineering and Philosophy, University of Notre Dame (1994)

Research Interests: Volcanology, planetary science, geophysics, and the interdisciplinary study of volcanic processes on Earth and Mars. Her group uses fieldwork, computational models, and lab experiments to address questions about eruption dynamics, volcanic hazards, and Mars' geological history.

Publications: Recent work highlights volcanic ash cloud mechanics, Mars atmospheric interactions, and lava flow dynamics. Key themes include understanding explosive basaltic eruptions, Martian surface ice formation via volcanic degassing, and the role of effusion rates in lava emplacement.

Labs/Teams: Leads a research group focused on field investigations, numerical modeling, and experimental approaches to volcanology. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking geology, planetary science, and computational methods.