Einat Lev
I am an Associate Research Professor at the Seismology, Geodynamics and Tectonics (SGT) division at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO).
The main goal of my research is the improve our understanding of lava and magma and how they flow inside and outside volcanoes. I simulate lavas both in the computer and the lab, and collect samples and images of natural lava flows.
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I have always loved both science and the outdoors, so I was thrilled to discover that I could major in Geophysics, which combined my two long-time passions. My PhD thesis, at MIT, combined seismology, numerical modeling, and rock physics to look at anisotropy in the Earth's mantle.
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When I joined Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in 2009, I wanted to use my skills in something with a more direct impact on society and hazard assessment, as well as more direct observations. This desire brought me to Physical Volcanology.
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