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Assistant Professor,
Delft University of Technology
Scientist | Geophysicist | Research & Teaching
Primarily engaged in applying electromagnetic geophysics to answer questions related to volcanic and hydrothermal regions, mineral exploration, and tectonics. Recent interests include thermo-mechanical modeling to investigate lithospheric dynamics.
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Recent Research [Click to go to page]
Volcanic & Hydrothermal Systems: Mapping Plumbing & Sources
• Images of a continental intraplate volcanic system: from surface to mantle source
• Crustal structure of the Lazufre volcanic complex, Cerro Galan, and the Southern Puna
• Ciomadul volcano and the Persani Volcanic Field — constraints on the nature and structure of the magma storage
Electrical Structure of the Lithosphere
• Evidence for fluid and melt generation in response to an asthenospheric upwelling
• Insights into the structure of suture zones, ophiolite belts, and tectonic boundaries
Mineral Systems & Deep Exploration
Fluid Localization & Stagnation: Evidence from EM
• Compaction-driven fluid localization as an explanation for lower crustal electrical conductors
Thermo-Mechanical Numerical Modeling: Exploring Lithospheric Dynamics
• Geodynamic Modeling of Lithospheric Removal and Surface Deformation
‣ Contact Information
•Currently:
Assistant Professor
Applied Geophysics
Department of Geosciences & Engineering,
Delft University of Technology,
Room 3.13
Stevinweg 1, Delft,
2628 CN, The Netherlands.
E-mail:
M.J.Comeau [at] tudelft.nl
•Previously:
Research Associate,
Institut für Geophysik,
Department of Physics,
Universität Münster,
Münster, Germany.
•Previously:
Department of Physics,
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Canada.
‣ Positions & Degrees
-Assistant Professor, 2023-now,
Delft University of Technology, NL
-Research Associate, 2016-2023,
University of Münster, DE
-Research & Field Assistant, 2010-2016,
University of Alberta, CA
-Ph.D., Physics, 2010-2015,
University of Alberta, CA
-B.Sc., Geo-Physics, 2005-2010,
University of Alberta, CA
-B.Sc., Astro-Physics, 2005-2010,
University of Alberta, CA
‣ Selected Journal Publications [Click to Open]
The subsurface structure of salt diapirs revealed with electrical resistivity models in the Shurab area, Central Iran.
Mohammad Filbandi Kashkouli, Abolghasem Kamkar-Rouhani, Alireza Arab-Amiri, Matthew J. Comeau, Hakim Esmaeili Oghaz.
(2025). Tectonophysics. Accepted May 6, 2025. Open Access. doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2025.230774The Structure of a Continental Intraplate Volcanic System and Controls from Shear Zones: Insights into the Hoggar Cenozoic Volcanic Province, Northwest Africa, from Electrical Resistivity Images.
Zakaria Boukhalfa, Amel Z. Benhallou, Matthew J. Comeau, Abderrezak Bouzid, Abderrahmane Bendaoud, Aboubakr Deramchi.
(2024). Gondwana Research, 18 pp. Accepted August 7, 2024. Open Access. doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2024.08.003Insights into the structure of the Mongol-Okhotsk suture zone, Adaatsag ophiolite, and tectonic boundaries of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt (Mongolia) from electrical resistivity imaging and seismic velocity models.
Matthew J. Comeau, Rafael Rigaud, Erdenechimeg Batmagnai, Shoovdor Tserendug, Alexey Kuvshinov, Michael Becken, Sodnomsambuu Demberel.
(2024). Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. Paper 2023JB028503. Accepted April 6, 2024. Open Access. doi.org/10.1029/2023JB028503Long-term stability, noise, and temperature sensitivity of modular porous-pot electrodes designed for geophysical and geotechnical applications, and details of their construction.
Matthew J. Comeau, Stefan Ueding, Michael Becken.
(2024) Earth and Space Science (AGU), v. 11. Accepted January 16, 2024. Open Access. doi.org/10.1029/2023EA003327Crustal structure of the Lazufre volcanic complex and the Southern Puna from 3-D inversion of magnetotelluric data: implications for surface uplift and evidence for melt storage and hydrothermal fluids.
Martyn Unsworth, Matthew J. Comeau, D. Diaz, H. Brasse, B. Heit, A. Faveto, C. Pomposiello, H. Barcelona, G.V. Peri, F. Ticona.
(2023) Geosphere, v. 19, 21 pp. Accepted May 3, 2023. Open Access. doi.org/10.1130/GES02506.1Imaging the whole-lithosphere structure of a mineral system — Geophysical signatures of the sources and pathways of ore-forming fluids.
Matthew J. Comeau, Michael Becken, Alexey V. Kuvshinov.
(2022) Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, v. 23(8), 18 pp. Accepted June 26, 2022. Open Access. doi.org/10.1029/2022GC010379Images of a continental intraplate volcanic system: from surface to mantle source.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A.V. Grayver, J.S. Käufl, A.V. Kuvshinov.
(2022) Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 578:117307, 12 pp. Accepted November 17, 2021. doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2021.117307Numerical study on the style of lithospheric delamination.
Claudia Stein, Matthew J. Comeau, Michael Becken, Ulrich Hansen.
(2022) Tectonophysics, v. 827. Accepted February 22, 2022. doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2022.229276
Geodynamic Modeling of Lithospheric Removal and Surface Deformation: Application to Intraplate Uplift in Central Mongolia.
Matthew J. Comeau, Claudia Stein, Michael Becken, Ulrich Hansen.
(2021) Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, v. 126(5), 26 pp. Accepted March 25, 2021. Open Access. doi.org/10.1029/2020JB021304
Crustal architecture of a metallogenic belt and ophiolite belt: Implications for mineral genesis and emplacement from 3-D electrical resistivity models (Bayankhongor area, Mongolia).
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov, S. Demberel.
(2021) Earth, Planets and Space, v. 73:82, 20 pp. Accepted March 11, 2021. Open Access. doi.org/10.1186/s40623-021-01400-9
Compaction-driven fluid localization as an explanation for lower crustal electrical conductors in an intracontinental setting.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J.A.D. Connolly, A. Grayver, A.V. Kuvshinov.
(2020) Geophysical Research Letters, v. 47(19), 11 pp. Accepted September 4, 2020. Open Access. doi.org/10.1029/2020GL088455
Evidence for terrane boundaries and suture zones across Southern Mongolia detected with a 2-dimensional magnetotelluric transect.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Grayver, A. Kuvshinov, S. Tserendug, E. Batmagnai, S. Demberel.
(2020) Earth, Planets and Space, v. 72:5, 13 pp. Accepted January 7, 2020. Open Access. doi.org/10.1186/s40623-020-1131-6
Magnetotelluric multiscale 3-D inversion reveals crustal and upper mantle structure beneath the Hangai and Gobi-Altai region in Mongolia.
Johannes Käufl, Alexander Grayver, Matthew J. Comeau, A.V. Kuvshinov, M. Becken, J. Kamm, E. Batmagnai, S. Demberel.
(2020) Geophysical Journal International, v. 221(2), p. 1002-1028. Accepted January 14, 2020. doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggaa039
Preprint (open access) doi.org/10.31223/osf.io/5zd3n
Animation of the Hangai and Gobi-Altai resistivity model doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000388660 [mp4]
Evidence for fluid and melt generation in response to an asthenospheric upwelling beneath the Hangai Dome, Mongolia.
Matthew J. Comeau, J. Käufl, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Kamm, S. Demberel, U. Sukhbaatar, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, T. Nasan-Ochir.
(2018) Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 487, p. 201-209. Accepted February 5, 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2018.02.007
New constraints on the magma distribution beneath Volcán Uturuncu, Bolivia, from magnetotelluric data.
Matthew J. Comeau, Martyn J. Unsworth, Darcy Cordell.
(2016) Geosphere, v. 12(5), p. 1391-1421, 31 pp. Accepted July 13, 2016. Open Access. doi.org/10.1130/GES01277.1
Magnetotelluric images of magma distribution beneath Volcán Uturuncu, Bolivia: Implications for magma dynamics.
Matthew J. Comeau, Martyn J. Unsworth, Faustino Ticona, Mayel Sunagua.
(2015) Geology, v. 43(3), p. 243-246, 4 pp. Accepted January 9, 2015. doi.org/10.1130/G36258.1Electrical Resistivity Structure of the Altiplano-Puna Magma Body and Volcan Uturuncu from Magnetotelluric Data. [pdf download]
Matthew J. Comeau
(2015) PhD Thesis, The University of Alberta Education and Research Archive, 337 pp. Accepted September 2015. Open Access. doi.org/10.7939/R3C24QW2S
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Other Publications
Rift propagation across the Tibetan Plateau as consequence of fluid flow from the South to North.
Lü Qingtian, Zhang Kun, Matthew J. Comeau, Jin Sheng, Sheng Yue.
(2025). Geology. Accepted March 5, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1130/G52935.1Characterizing the migration of deep materials beneath the Xainza-Dinggye rift and the seismogenic environment in the southern Tibetan Plateau: Insights from a 3-D electrical resistivity model.
Yue Sheng; Sheng Jin; Zengqian Hou; Matthew J. Comeau; Michael Becken; Wenbo Wei; Gaofeng Ye; Letian Zhang; Hao Dong; Yaotian Yin; Chengliang Xie; Jian’en Jing.
(2025). Science in China: Earth Sciences. Accepted March, 2025. doi.org/10.1007/s11430-024-1609-2The emplacement model of the Qitianling pluton in southern Hunan, China: New insights from 3-D magnetotelluric imaging.
K. Zhou, J. Liu, R. Guo, M.J. Comeau, R. Liu, C. Cao, G. Zou, J. Li, Y. Wang.
(2025). Ore Geology Reviews. Accepted Feb 20, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2025.106511Influence of alkali-rich H2O-CO2-bearing partial melting on the Crustal conductivity footprint of the Miocene porphyry copper polymetallic deposits in the Gangdese metallogenic belt, Tibetan Plateau.
Yue Sheng, Sheng Jin, Matthew J. Comeau, Z. Hou, Y. Tin, L. Zhang, W. Wei, G. Ye.
(2024). Ore Geology Reviews. Accepted April 13, 2024. Open Access. doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.106033Relationship between the migration of crustal material, normal faulting, and gneiss domes in the vicinity of the Dinggye region, central part of the Tethys-Himalaya terrane: insights from the 3-D electrical structure.
Yue Sheng, Sheng Jin, Matthew J. Comeau, Z. Hou, L. Zhang, W. Wei, G. Ye.
(2023). Tectonophysics, v. 869. Accepted November 1, 2023. doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2023.230100Evidence for partial melting and alkaline-rich fluids in the crust from a 3-D electrical resistivity model in the vicinity of the Coqen region, western Lhasa terrane.
Yue Sheng, Sheng Jin, Matthew J. Comeau, Z. Hou, M. Becken, H. Dong, L. Zhang, W. Wei, G. Ye.
(2023) Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 619. Accepted July 13, 2023. doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2023.118316Relationship of the crustal structure, rheology, and tectonic dynamics beneath the Lhasa-Gangdese terrane (southern Tibet) based on a 3-D electrical model.
Sheng Jin, Yue Sheng, Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, W. Wei, G. Ye, H. Dong, L. Zhang.
(2022) Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, v. 127(11), 24 pp. Accepted November 4, 2022. doi.org/10.1029/2022JB024318Controls on the metallogenesis of the Lhasa–Mozugongka district, Gangdese Belt, Tibetan Plateau: Constraints on melt distribution and viscosity from the 3-D electrical structure of the lithosphere.
Yue Sheng, Sheng Jin, Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, L. Lei, L. Zhang, H. Dong, W. Wenbo Wei, G. Ye.
(2022) Ore Geology Reviews, v. 145, 16 pp. Accepted April 8, 2022. Open Access. doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104881Evidence for the superposition of tectonic systems in the northern Songliao Block, NE China, revealed by a 3-D electrical resistivity model.
Tianqi Wang, Guoqing Ma, Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, Z. Zhou, W. Liu, J. Kang, J. Han.
(2022) Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, v. 127(4), 20 pp. Accepted March 21, 2022. doi.org/10.1029/2021JB022827Lithospheric structure near the northern Xainza-Dinggye Rift, Tibetan Plateau – implications for rheology and tectonic dynamics.
Yue Sheng, Sheng Jin, Matthew J. Comeau, H. Dong, L. Zhang, L. Lei, B. Li, W. Wei, G. Ye, Z. Lu.
(2021) Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, v. 126(8), 20 pp. Accepted July 6, 2021. doi.org/10.1029/2020JB021442An Asthenospheric Upwelling Beneath Central Mongolia — Implications for Intraplate Surface Uplift and Volcanism (Invited).
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A.V. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Käufl, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, S. Demberel.
(2021) Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), v. 95(supp.1), p. 70–72. Accepted November 27, 2021. Open Access. doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.14836Synthesis: PLUTONS: Investigating the Relationship Between Pluton Growth and Volcanism in the central Andes.
M.E. Pritchard, S.L. de Silva, G. Michelfelder, G. Zandt, S.R. McNutt, J. Gottsmann, M.E. West, J. Blundy, D.H. Christensen, N.J. Finnegan, E. Minaya, R.S.J. Sparks, M. Sunagua, M.J. Unsworth, C. Alvizuri, M.J. Comeau, R. del Potro, D. Díaz , M. Diez, A. Farrell, S.T. Henderson, J. Jay, T. Lopez, D. Legrand, J.A. Naranjo, H. McFarlin, D. Muir, J.P. Perkins, Z. Spica, A. Wilder, K.M. Ward.
(2018) Geosphere, v. 14(3), p. 954-982, 29 pp. Accepted February 21, 2018. Open Access. doi.org/10.1130/GES01578.1
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Totals:
27 Journal Articles (11 first author, 2 second author),
9 Published Extended Abstracts, 1 Thesis Dissertation
Geology: 2
EPSL: 3
Geophysical Research Letters (GRL): 1
Gondwana Research: 1
Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR): 5
Ore Geology Reviews: 3
Tectonophysics: 3
Geosphere: 3
Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems (G-cubed): 1
Earth and Space Science (ESS): 1
Earth, Planets and Space (EPS): 2
Science China: 1
Geophysical Journal International (GJI): 1
‣ Works in Revision / Review
Manuscript In Review/Revision
Multi-level structural control on the genesis of orogenic gold deposits.
Nian Yu, Tianqi Wang, Matthew J. Comeau, Lijun Liu, Bo Xu, Zikun Zhou, Wenxin Kong, Zhuang Miao, Zeng-Qian Hou.
(2025). Manuscript In Review.Lithospheric strength and tectonic dynamics in the vicinity of the Gyaring Co Fault: Insight from the 3-D electrical structure.
Yue Sheng, Sheng Jin, Matthew J. Comeau, Letian Zhang, Wenbo Wei, Gaofeng Ye.
(2025). Manuscript in Revision.Characterizing the 3D electrical resistivity structure of salt diapirs in the Shurab area, Central Iran.
Mohammad Filbandi Kashkouli, Matthew J. Comeau, Abolghasem Kamkar-Rouhani, Alireza Arab-Amiri.
(2025). Manuscript In Revision.Three-dimensional anisotropic modeling of magnetotelluric data to determine the boundary between cap rock and reservoir formation: a case study of the Sarab field, Iran.
Mohammad Filbandi Kashkouli, Matthew J. Comeau, Milad Farshad, Abolghasem Kamkar-Rouhani.
(2025). Manuscript In Revision.
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Manuscript In Preparation
Constraining Paleo Suture Zones within the Beishan Orogen using Magnetotelluric Data — Implication for Tectonic Evolution of the Southern Central Asian Orogenic Belt.
Lishui Zhou, Sheng Jin, Letian Zhang, Matthew J. Comeau, et al.
(2025). Manuscript In Preparation.Regional 3-D magnetotellurics across Mongolia. Constraining lithospheric properties and architecture.
R. Rigaud, M.J. Comeau, B. Erdenechimeg, M. Kruglyakov, A. Kuvshinov, M. Becken, S. Tserendug, S. Demberel.
(2025). Manuscript In Preparation.Imaging the magma plumbing system of Ciomadul volcano and the Perşani Volcanic Field and constraining postcollisional magma dynamics: Implications for reactivation of a long-dormant volcanic system.
Manuscript In Preparation.
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Work In Progress
Joint gravity and magnetotelluric modelling of central Mongolia: Constraints on the density structure of the lithosphere and evidence for an asthenospheric upwelling.
Matthew J. Comeau, et al. In Preparation.
Modelling convection at a lithospheric step.
Matthew J. Comeau, Claudia Stein, et al. In Preparation.Constraints on the lithosphere viscosity structure from electrical resistivity -- reconciling the case for a weak crust beneath central Mongolia.
Matthew J. Comeau, et al. In Preparation.
Correlation of the structure of the continental crust and mantle with gold-copper mineralized zones, results from electrical resistivity modeling.
Matthew J. Comeau, et al. In Preparation.
‣ Projects
2020-2023, 2023-2025: Modelling of intra-plate deformation guided by electromagnetic imaging of the lithosphere below Mongolia.
[successfully funded, first round, with extension, ~750k €]
2016-2019: Crust-mantle interactions beneath the Hangai Mountains in western Mongolia -- Insights from 3-D magnetotelluric studies.
2010-2015: PLUTONS Project: Probing Lazufre and Uturuncu Together -- Investigating the Relationship Between Pluton Growth and Volcanism at Two Active Intrusions in the Central Andes.
‣ Journal Editor
Associate Editor for Geophysical Prospecting (EAGE)
Guest Editor for Earth, Planets and Space (EPS)
‣ External Reviewer for Proposals & Dissertations
External Reviewer for National Scientific Proposals
Total = 10 (since 2020) [declined = 2] (EU, Canada, France, Switzerland, etc)
External Reviewer for Doctoral Dissertation
International => 2x
‣ Invited Reviewer for Journals
Geology => 10
GRL: Geophysical Research Letters => 9
JGR: Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth => 9
JVGR: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research => 8
GJI: Geophysical Journal International => 7
Geophysics => 2
Surveys in Geophysics => 2
G-Cubed: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems => 3
Tectonophysics => 6
EPS: Earth, Planets and Space => 9
Gondwana Research => 2
OGR: Ore Geology Reviews => 2
Precambrian Research => 3
Journal of Petrology => 2
Journal of Geodynamics => 2
Nature Communications
Nature Geoscience
and more...
Total =101 (since 2018) [declined=146]
‣ Selected Conference Presentations & Talks
2025
New Insights on the Volcanic-Hydrothermal System beneath Volcán Uturuncu (Bolivia) - Modeling the Electric Anisotropy and Jointly Inverting Magnetotellurics & Gravity Data.
Flavio Manara, M.J. Comeau.
EGU Vienna 2025, April, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-352
2024
Improved responses with multitaper spectral analysis for magnetotelluric time series data processing: examples from field data.
Matthew J. Comeau, Rafael Rigaud, Johanna Plett, Michael Becken, Alexey Kuvshinov.
DEEP International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, Beijing, China, October 2024. Extended abstract in Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 2024, 98(S1). DOI 10.1111/1755-6724.15226Imaging the architecture of mineral systems and the pathways of ore-forming fluids across northern and southern Mongolia with magnetotellurics.
Matthew J. Comeau, Rafael Rigaud, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendung, S. Demberel, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov.
DEEP International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, Beijing, China, October 2024. Extended abstract in Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 2024, 98(S1). DOI 10.1111/1755-6724.15225
A comparison of 3-D electrical resistivity models from different numerical solvers.
Rafael Rigaud, Matthew J. Comeau, M. Kruglyakov, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov.
session 2.0 EM theory, modelling and Inversion (Presentation ID: 2P13) .
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.Implications for seismic hazard assessment from the characterization of active fault zones near Ulaanbaatar with electrical resistivity models.
Matthew J. Comeau, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, E. Bayartogtokh, A. Kuvshinov, S. Demberel.
session 5.0 Monitoring: of GICs, environmental, tectonic and geomorphological hazards (Presentation ID: 5P18).
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.Unveiling the lithosphere below Northeast Africa: Insights from 3-D electrical resistivity models and joint inversion.
Hossam Marzouk, Tarek Arafa-Hamed, Michael Becken, Matthew J. Comeau.
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.Investigation of the architecture of the West African Craton and deep subterranean water reserves in the west Sahara Desert with electromagnetic geophysical data.
Zakaria Boukhalfa, Matthew J. Comeau, Bouzid, A., Boukhlouf, W., Kasdi, A., Nemer, Z., Hamoudi, M., Benhallou, A.
session 4.0 Tectonics and geodynamics, including magmatism (Presentation ID: 4P68).
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.Characterizing suture zones in an accretionary orogenic belt: Insights from magnetotelluric measurements in the Beishan orogen.
Lishui Zhou, Letian Zhang, Sheng Jin, Matthew J. Comeau, Michael Becken.
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.Investigating the whole-lithosphere architecture of a mineral system, including the sources and pathways of ore-forming fluids.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov.
session 3.0 EM methods for exploration (geothermal, mineral resources, etc.) (Presentation ID: 3P65).
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.The stability and temperature sensitivity of long-term measurements of the electric potential.
Matthew J. Comeau, S. Ueding, M. Becken.
session 1.0 Instrumentation, data acquisition and processing (Presentation ID: 1P33).
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.Constraining the 3-D electrical resistivity beneath the Hovsgol and Darhad region, northern Mongolia.
Rafael Rigaud, Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, M. Kruglyakov, A. Kuvshinov, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendung, S. Demberel.
session 4.0 Tectonics and geodynamics, including magmatism (Presentation ID: 4P47).
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.Regional magnetotellurics across Mongolia: Constraining lithospheric properties and architecture.
Rafael Rigaud, Matthew J. Comeau, E. Batmagnai, M. Kruglyakov, A. Kuvshinov, M. Becken, H. Treppke, J. Plett, S. Tserendung, S. Demberel.
26th Electromagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW2024), Beppu, Japan, 7-13 September 2024.The Mongolian MT array.
Michael Becken, Matthew J. Comeau, et al.
DGG 2024, March 10-14, 2024.Imaging the magma plumbing system of Ciomadul volcano and the Perşani Volcanic Field and constraining postcollisional magma dynamics.
Matthew J. Comeau, Graham J. Hill, Svetlana Kovacikova, Jochen Kamm, Réka Lukács, Ioan Seghedi, Alexander Grayver, István Bondár, and Harangi Szabolcs.
EGU Vienna 2024, April, 2024. Oral Presentation. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-7511Magnetotelluric Data Across Western, Central, and Eastern Mongolia: Report on New Measurements, New Models, and Implications for Intracontinental Deformation, Deep Mineral Systems, and Intraplate Volcanism. (submitted)
Rafael Rigaud, Matthew J. Comeau, Michael Becken, Alexey Kuvshinov, Mikhail Kruglyakov, Shoovdor Tserendug, Erdenechimeg Batmagnai, Sodnomsambuu Demberel. (M.J.C presenting)
EGU Vienna 2024, April, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-5602Deep plumbing model of the Cenozoic Manzaz / Atakor intraplate volcanic system, Central Hoggar, Northwest Africa, based on electrical resistivity models.
Zakaria Boukhalfa, Matthew J. Comeau, A. Bouzid, A. Benhallou, A. Bendaoud, A. Deramchi.
EGU Vienna 2024, April, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-473
2023
Extending Magnetotelluric Study from Central to Eastern Mongolia: Preliminary 2-D and 3-D Inversion Results.
Rafael Rigaud, Matthew J. Comeau, Kuvshinov, A., Grayver, A., Batmagnai, E., Tserendung, S., Kruglyakov, M., Becken, M., Demberel, S.
IUGG Berlin 2023, July, 2023. https://doi.org/10.57757/IUGG23-4312Magnetotelluric data across Ciomadul volcano and the Persani Volcanic Field — constraints on the nature and structure of the magma storage system.
Matthew J. Comeau, Graham J. Hill, Svetlana Kovacikova, Jochen Kamm, Réka Lukács, Ioan Seghedi, Harangi Szabolcs.
EGU Vienna 2023, April, 2023. Oral Presentation. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-12387Magnetotelluric Data Across Mongolia: Implications for Intracontinental Deformation and Intraplate Volcanism — Report on New Measurements.
Rafael Rigaud, Matthew J. Comeau, Michael Becken, Alexey Kuvshinov, et al.
EGU Vienna 2023, April, 2023. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-9485Tectonic model of the Arabian-Nubian Shield and the Saharan Metacraton, Northeast Africa, derived from magnetotelluric data.
Hossam Marzouk, Tarek Arafa-Hamed, Michael Becken, Matthew J. Comeau, Abdallah Ibrahim.
EGU Vienna 2023, April, 2023. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-12197
2022
Joint inversion of gravity and electromagnetic data — New constraints on the 3-D structure of the lithosphere beneath Central Mongolia.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Moorkamp, M. Becken, & A.V. Kuvshinov.
EGU 2022, April, 2022. Oral Presentation. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-12704Geophysical imaging of a continental intraplate basaltic volcanic system from source to surface.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, & A.V. Kuvshinov.
Cities on Volcanoes, May 2022. Oral Presentation.Whole-lithosphere architecture of a mineral system and signatures of the sources and pathways of ore-forming fluids.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, & A.V. Kuvshinov.
EMIW 2022, August, 2022.Imaging of an intraplate volcanic system from source to surface.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, & A.V. Kuvshinov.
EMIW 2022, August, 2022.Compaction-driven fluid localization and stagnation can explain lower crustal low-resistivity zones.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, & A.V. Kuvshinov.
EMIW 2022, August, 2022.
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2021
Towards integrating geophysical results into geodynamic modeling to better understand the evolution of the lithosphere — A case study from Mongolia (Invited).
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Talk, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland, November 25, 2021. Oral Presentation.
An Asthenospheric Upwelling Beneath Central Mongolia — Implications for Intraplate Surface Uplift and Volcanism (Invited).
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A.V. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Käufl, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, and S. Demberel.
DEEP International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, Invited Talk, Nanjing, China, November, 2021. Oral Presentation.
Extended abstract in Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 2021, 95(supp.1):70–72. DOI: 10.1111/1755-6724.14836
Investigating the whole-lithosphere structure of a mineral system — Pathways and source of ore-forming fluids imaged with magnetotelluric modeling.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A.V. Kuvshinov, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, and S. Tserendug.
DEEP International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, Nanjing, China, November, 2021. Extended abstract in Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 2021, 95(supp.1):73–75. DOI: 10.1111/1755-6724.14837
Crustal architecture of a metallogenic belt — Implications for mineral genesis and emplacement from 3-D electrical resistivity models (central Mongolia).
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A.V. Kuvshinov, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, and S. Tserendug.
DEEP International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, Nanjing, China, October, 2021.
Towards integrating results from electrical resistivity models into geodynamic modeling to better understand the evolution of the lithosphere.
Matthew J. Comeau, Claudia Stein, Michael Becken, and Ulrich Hansen.
Proceedings of the Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, 2021, Germany, September, 2021. Oral Presentation.
Extended abstract published in Proceedings of the Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research 2021. http://bib.gfz-potsdam.de/emtf/index_2021.html
3-D magnetotelluric inversion reveals the superposition of tectonic systems in the northern Songliao Block, NE China.
Tianqi Wang, Jiangtao Han, Matthew J. Comeau, Michael Becken, Zikun Zhou.
Proceedings of the Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, 2021, Germany, September, 2021. Oral Presentation.
Extended abstract published in Proceedings of the Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research 2021. http://bib.gfz-potsdam.de/emtf/index_2021.htmlConstraints on the crustal architecture of a metallogenic belt – Implications for mineral genesis and emplacement from 3-D electrical resistivity models.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, A.V. Kuvshinov, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, and S. Tserendug.
IAGA-IASPEI 2021 Joint Scientific Assembly, Hyderabad, India, August 21-27, 2021.
Geodynamic modeling of lithospheric removal and surface deformation – lithospheric delamination as an explanation for intraplate uplift in central Mongolia.
Matthew J. Comeau, Claudia Stein, Michael Becken, and Ulrich Hansen.
IAGA-IASPEI 2021 Joint Scientific Assembly, Hyderabad, India, August 21-27, 2021.
Evidence for compaction-induced fluid localization and stagnation from lower crustal low-resistivity zones .
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J.A.D. Connolly, A. Grayver, A.V. Kuvshinov, J. Käufl, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, and S. Demberel.
IAGA-IASPEI 2021 Joint Scientific Assembly, Hyderabad, India, August 21-27, 2021. Oral Presentation.
Lower crustal low-resistivity zones caused by compaction-induced fluid localization and stagnation – recent results from electromagnetic data in an intracontinental setting [link]
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J.A.D. Connolly, A. Grayver, A.V. Kuvshinov, J. Käufl, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, and S. Demberel
EGU 2021, April, 2021. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-12413
Multiscale Magnetotelluric Modelling of Mongolia — Evidence for an Asthenospheric Upwelling, Lower Crustal Fluid Localization, and Crustal Boundaries (Invited). [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Colloquium Talk, China University of Geosciences, Beijing (CUGB), China, March 31, 2021. Oral Presentation.
The Bayankhongor Metal Belt (Mongolia): Constraints on Crustal Architecture and Implications for Mineral Emplacement from 3-D Electrical Resistivity Models. [link]
Matthew J. Comeau.
The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Mineral Science, March, 2021.
Extended abstract published in Proceedings of The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Mineral Science March 2021. Environmental Science Proceedings, 6(1), 32. https://doi.org/10.3390/iecms2021-09360
Electrical properties of the lithosphere in the western desert, Egypt, using magnetotelluric sounding. [link]
*H. Marzouk, T. Arafa-Hamed, M. Becken, M. Abdel Zaher, and M.J. Comeau.
EGU 2021, April, 2021. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-13382
A 3-D, Technicolor Zombie: Joint Analysis of Multidisciplinary Geophysical and Geochemical Data at Uturuncu Volcano, Bolivia Reveals Active Hydrothermal System and Possible Sulfide Deposition. [link]
*Patricia MacQueen, T. Hudson, Y. Liu, E. Eiden, S.T. Henderson, K. Rosenberger, M.J. Comeau, J. Gottsmann, M.E. Pritchard, M. Kendall, M.J. Unsworth, T.P. Fischer, and J.D. Blundy.
AGU 2021, New Orleans, USA, December, 2021. Oral Presentation by P.M.
Melt Fraction and Volatile Content Estimates Using MELTS-constrained Bayesian Magnetotelluric Inversions: Case Study from Uturuncu, Bolivia. [link]
*Darcy Cordell, S. Naif, J. Troch, C. Huber, and M.J. Comeau.
AGU 2021, New Orleans, USA, December, 2021. Oral Presentation by D.C.
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2020
An Asthenospheric Upwelling Beneath Mongolia – Evidence for Fluid and Melt Generation and Implications for Intraplate Uplift (Invited). [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Research Seminar and Colloquium, School of Geology, University of Leicester, UK, December 10, 2020. Oral Presentation.
Dissecting a Zombie: Shallow Volcanic Structure Revealed by Multiple Geophysical Data Sets at Uturuncu Volcano, Bolivia. [link]
*Patricia MacQueen, J. Gottsmann, M. Pritchard, N.K. Young, F. Ticona, R. Tintaya, T. Hudson, Y. Liu, M. Kendall, M.J. Comeau, and M.J. Unsworth.
AGU 2020, December 10, 2020. Oral Presentation by P.M.
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2019
Results from the Mongolia measurement array (Invited).
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Talk & Lecture, National Research Institute of Astronomy & Geophysics, Cairo, Egypt, November 6, 2019. Oral Presentation.
Determining lithospheric structures using the magnetotelluric method (Invited).
Matthew J. Comeau.
Deep Earth Symposium, Invited Talk, Germany, November, 2019. Oral Presentation.
Can a conceptual mechanism of fluid focusing explain lower crustal conductors? [link]
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Kamm, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, E. Eldev-Ochir, and T. Nasan-Ochir.
Proceedings of the 28th Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, 2019, Haltern am See, Germany, September, 2019. Oral Presentation.
Mineralization of the Bayankhongor Metal Belt and the South Hangai suture zone, Mongolia: Insights from 3-D electrical resistivity models. [link]
Matthew J. Comeau, J. Käufl, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Kamm, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, E. Eldev-Ochir, and T. Nasan-Ochir.
Proceedings of the 28th Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, 2019, Haltern am See, Germany, September, 2019.
Extended abstract published in Proceedings of the 28th Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research 2019. http://bib.gfz-potsdam.de/emtf/index_2019.html
Modelling delamination as a process of lithosphere thinning determined by magnetotelluric measurements. [link]
*Fabian Becker, Claudia Stein, Matthew J. Comeau, Michael Becken, and Ulrich Hansen.
Proceedings of the 28th Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, 2019, Haltern am See, Germany, September, 2019.
Intra-continental uplift and volcanism in the Hangai Mountains (Mongolia) - Insights from a multiscale magnetotelluric 3-D inversion. [link]
*Johannes Käufl, A.V. Grayver, Matthew J. Comeau, A.V. Kuvshinov, M. Becken, J. Kamm, E. Batmagnai, and S. Demberel.
Proceedings of the 28th Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, 2019, Haltern am See, Germany, September, 2019. Oral Presentation by J.K.
Intra-continental uplift and volcanism in the Hangai and Gobi-Altai Mountains in Mongolia, Insights from a magnetotelluric multiscale 3-D inversion. [link]
*Johannes Käufl, A.V. Grayver, Matthew J. Comeau, A.V. Kuvshinov, M. Becken, J. Kamm, E. Batmagnai, and S. Demberel.
AGU 2019, USA, 2019. Oral Presentation by J.K.
Three-dimensional electrical structure of the Hangai and Gobi-Altai Mountains in Mongolia recovered with a FEM code and adaptive meshes. [pdf]
*Johannes Käufl, A. Grayver, Matthew J. Comeau, A. Kuvshinov, M. Becken, and S. Demberel.
EGU 2019, Vienna, Austria, April, 2019. Oral Presentation by J.K.
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2018
Electrical resistivity models give evidence for crustal boundaries, a weak lower crust, and an asthenospheric upwelling beneath the Hangai Dome, Mongolia. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau, J. Käufl, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Kamm, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, E. Eldev-Ochir, and T. Nasan-Ochir.
24th EM Induction Workshop, Helsingør, Denmark, August 12-19, 2018. Oral Presentation.
Electrical resistivity models reveal mineralization and fault systems in the Valley of the Lakes, south-central Mongolia. [pdf] [link here]
Matthew J. Comeau, J. Käufl, M. Becken, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Kamm, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, E. Eldev-Ochir, and Nasan-Ochir.
24th EM Induction Workshop, Helsingør, Denmark, August 12-19, 2018.
Fluidized pockets in the lower crust beneath the Bulnay strike-slip fault system at the northern edge of the intra-continental Hangai high-plateau, Mongolia. [link here]
*M. Becken, Matthew J. Comeau, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Kamm, E. Batmagnai, and S. Demberel.
24th EM Induction Workshop, Helsingør, Denmark, August 12-19, 2018.
Mineralization of the South Hangai Fault Zone and the Bayankhongor Ophiolite Belt, west-central Mongolia, imaged with electrical resistivity models.
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, S. Demberel, E. Batmagnai, and S. Tserendug.
Resources for Future Generations 2018, Vancouver, Canada, June, 2018. Oral Presentation.
Three-dimensional inversion of the semi-airborne data collected over ancient antimony mine in eastern Germany.
Maria Cherevatova, Matthew J. Comeau, and DESMEX Working Group (presented by M.J. Comeau).
Resources for Future Generations 2018, Vancouver, Canada, June, 2018. Oral Presentation by M.J.C.
Images of intraplate volcanism: The upper crustal structure below Tariat volcanic zone, Mongolia, imaged with magnetotellurics. [link]
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, and HANGAI Working Group.
EGU 2018, Vienna, Austria, April, 2018.
The lithospheric structure of west-central Mongolia from electrical resistivity models. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, S. Demberel, and HANGAI Working Group.
EGU 2018, Vienna, Austria, April, 2018. Oral Presentation.
Electromagnetic imaging of silicic magma bodies. [pdf] [link here]
*Martyn J. Unsworth, Darcy Cordell, and Matthew J. Comeau.
AGU Chapman Merging Perspectives of Large Silicic Magma Systems, Quinamavida, Chile, January 7-12, 2018. Oral Presentation by M.J.U.
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2017
Electrical resistivity structure beneath the Hangai Dome, Mongolia: intraplate volcanism and deformation imaged with magnetotelluric data. [pdf] [link here]
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, J. Kamm, S. Demberel, U. Sukhbaatar, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, E. Eldev-Ochir, and T. Nasan-Ochir.
AGU 2017, New Orleans, USA, December 11-15, 2017.
The electrical resistivity structure of Central Mongolia observed with magnetotelluric data. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, and HANGAI Working Group.
Proceedings of the 27th Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, 2017, Breklum, Germany, Sept 25-29, 2017. Oral Presentation.
Extended abstract published in Proceedings of the 27th Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research 2017. http://bib.gfz-potsdam.de/emtf/index_2017.html
Electrical structure beneath the Hangai Dome, Mongolia, from magnetotelluric data. [pdf] [link here]
Matthew J. Comeau, M. Becken, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, S. Demberel, U. Sukhbaatar, E. Batmagnai, S. Tserendug, E. Eldev-Ochir, and T. Nasan-Ochir.
EGU 2017, Vienna, Austria, April 25, 2017. Oral Presentation.
Electrical structure of the lithosphere beneath the Hangai Dome, Mongolia.
*M. Becken, Matthew J. Comeau, J. Käufl, A. Kuvshinov, and HANGAI Working Group.
International Conference on Astronomy and Geophysics, Ulaanbataar, Mongolia, July 21, 2017. Oral Presentation by M.B.
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2016 to 2011
Using magnetotellurics to study surface uplift: three case studies (Invited). [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau
Invited Colloquium Talk, University of Münster, Münster, Germany, December 12, 2016. Oral Presentation.
Magnetotelluric models of magma distribution beneath Volcan Uturuncu, Central Andes. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau, Martyn J. Unsworth, and Faustino Ticona.
22nd EM Induction Workshop, Weimar, Germany, August 24-30, 2014.
Magnetotelluric images of magma distribution beneath Volcan Uturuncu, Bolivia. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau, Martyn J. Unsworth, and Faustino Ticona.
IAVCEI 2013 Scientific Assembly, Kagoshima, Japan, July 20-24, 2013. Oral Presentation.
Multi-sensor geophysical constraints on crustal melt in the central Andes: the PLUTONS project. [link]
*Matthew E. Pritchard, Matthew J. Comeau, M.E. West, D.H. Christensen, H.L. Mcfarlin, A.K. Farrell, R. Del Potro, J. Gottsmann, S.R. McNutt, G. Michelfelder, M. Diez, J. Elliott, S.T. Henderson, L. Keyson, F. Delgado, and M.J. Unsworth.
American Geophysical Union 2015, San Francisco, USA, December, 2015. Oral Presentation by M.E.P.
Distribution of melt beneath the Altiplano-Puna volcanic complex from magnetotelluric data. [pdf] [link here]
*Martyn J. Unsworth, Matthew J. Comeau, and Faustino Ticona.
American Geophysical Union 2013, San Francisco, USA, December 9-13, 2013.
Combined geophysical constraints on magmatism in the continental crust of volcanic arcs: Focus on the PLUTONS project in the central Andes. [pdf link]
*Matthew Pritchard, M. West, D. Christensen, R. del Potro, J. Gottsmann, M. Unsworth, E. Minaya, M. Sunagua, S. McNutt, J. Jay, S. Henderson, Q. Yu, A. Ferrell, S. Barrientos, and M.J. Comeau
IAVCEI 2013 Scientific Assembly, Kagoshima, Japan, July 20-24, 2013.
Lithospheric Structure Across the Altyn-tagh Fault on the North Margin of the Tibetan Plateau Revealed by Magnetotelluric Data. [link]
*Letian Zhang, W. Wei, M.J. Unsworth, M.J. Comeau, S. Jin, G Ye, J. Jing, H. Dong, C. Xie, F. Le Pape, A.G. Jones, and J. Vozar.
American Geophysical Union 2011, San Francisco, USA, December, 2011.
A Magnetotelluric Study of the Altyn-Tagh Fault in the North Margin of the Tibetan Plateau. [pdf link]
*Letian Zhang, M.J. Comeau, M.J. Unsworth, W. Wei, S. Jin, G Ye, J. Jing, F. Le Pape, A.G. Jones, and J. Vozar.
26th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet Workshop, Canmore, Canada, July 12-13, 2011. (Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, v. 44(1), p. 93) Oral Presentation L.Z.&M.J.C.
‣ List of conferences where scientific presentations given (first-author)
2024
-International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, China (invited oral)
-European Geoscience Union, Austria (oral)2023
-European Geoscience Union, Austria (oral)
2022
-Electromagnetic Induction Workshop, Turkey
-Cities on Volcanoes, Greece (oral)
-European Geoscience Union, Austria/Online
2021
-International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, China/Online (invited oral)
-Proceedings of the Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, Germany/Online (oral)
-IAGA-IASPEI Assembly, India/Online (oral)
-European Geoscience Union, Austria/Online
2019
-Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, Germany (oral)
2018
-Electromagnetic Induction Workshop, Denmark (oral)
-Resources for Future, Canada (oral)
-European Geoscience Union, Austria (oral)
2017
-Schmucker-Weidelt Colloquium for Electromagnetic Depth Research, Germany (oral)
-European Geoscience Union, Austria (oral)
-American Geophysical Union, USA
2014
-Electromagnetic Induction Workshop, Germany
2013
-International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of Earth’s Interior IAVCEI, Japan (oral)
2011
-Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet Workshop (oral)
‣ Invited Talks and Colloquia
Imaging the architecture of mineral systems with magnetotellurics: Signatures of the pathways and sources of ore-forming fluids.
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Talk, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China, October, 2024. Oral Presentation.Geophysical imaging of a continental intraplate basaltic volcanic system from source to surface.
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Talk, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China, October, 2024. Oral Presentation.
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Towards integrating geophysical results into geodynamic modeling to better understand the evolution of the lithosphere — A case study from Mongolia.
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Talk, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland, November 25, 2021. Oral Presentation.
An Asthenospheric Upwelling Beneath Central Mongolia — Implications for Intraplate Surface Uplift and Volcanism.
Matthew J. Comeau
Invited Talk, International Symposium on Deep Earth Exploration and Practices, Nanjing, China, October, 2021.
Multiscale Magnetotelluric Modelling of Mongolia — Evidence for an Asthenospheric Upwelling, Lower Crustal Fluid Localization, and Crustal Boundaries. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Colloquium Talk, China University of Geosciences, Beijing (CUGB), China, March 31, 2021.
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Multiscale Magnetotelluric Modelling of Mongolia
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Seminar Talk, Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Canada, July 7, 2020.
An Asthenospheric Upwelling Beneath Mongolia – Evidence for Fluid and Melt Generation and Implications for Intraplate Uplift. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Research Seminar and Colloquium, School of Geology, University of Leicester, UK, December 10, 2020.
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Determining lithospheric structures using the magnetotelluric method.
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Talk for Deep Earth Symposium, University of Münster, Germany, November 1, 2019.
Results from the Mongolia measurement array.
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Talk & Lecture, National Research Institute of Astronomy & Geophysics, Cairo, Egypt, November 6, 2019.
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Using magnetotellurics to study surface uplift: three case studies. [pdf]
Matthew J. Comeau.
Invited Colloquium Talk, University of Münster, Germany, December 12, 2016.
‣ Conference Organization & Convening
Experience in conference organization:
EMTF 2019, Schmucker-Weidelt-Kolloquium on Electromagnetic Depth Research (EMTF), Haltern am See, Germany (~90 participants).
Experience in conference session organization:
EGU 2024, Vienna, Austria.
-Session: EMRP2.4 - Electromagnetic Geophysics: Data, Modelling, Interpretations, and Instrumentation
-Session: GD1.2 - Structure, origin, and evolution of intraplate magmatism in space and time; insights from petrological, geochemical and geophysical studies
Experience in conference session convening:
EMTF 2019, Schmucker-Weidelt-Kolloquium on Electromagnetic Depth Research, Haltern am See Germany.
EMIW 2022, International Electromagnetic Induction Workshop, Turkey. "4. Tectonics, Magmatism, Geodynamics"
EMIW 2024, International Electromagnetic Induction Workshop, Japan. "3. Methods for exploration: geothermal, mineral resources, etc."
‣ (Co-)Supervision of Students, PhD candidates, & Visitors
‣ (Co-)Supervision.
> 2019-current: Hossam Marzouk, PhD candidate,
Applied Geophysics, Uni. Muenster, with M. Becken.
"Geothermal resources investigation at Dakhla and Kharga Oases, Western Desert & Electrical properties of the lithosphere in the western desert, Egypt, using magnetotellurics".
‣ Co-Supervision, Part of Project.
> 2019-2024: Rafel Rigaud, PhD,
Department: Earth Sciences, Earth and Planetary Magnetism, ETH Zurich.
Main Supervisor: A. Kuvshinov (ETH Zurich).
"Regional magnetotelluric study across Mongolia: Constraining lithospheric properties and architecture with advanced 3D modelling".
‣ Co-Supervision, Past.
> 2020/09: Rieke Schüning, BSc,
Applied Geophysics, Uni. Muenster, with M. Becken.
"Evaluation of the quality of new magnetotelluric data from the Arnsberg region, Sauerland, for crustal geophysical studies".
Currently: Working in Industry (Geophysics/Geotechnical).
> 2020/03: Fabian Becker, MSc,
Applied Geophysics, Uni. Muenster, with M. Becken.
"Modelling delamination as a process of lithosphere thinning to explain electrical resistivity measurements".
Currently: PhD candidate (Germany).
> 2018/08: Dominic Harpering, MSc,
Applied Geophysics, Uni. Muenster, with M. Becken.
"Robust processing scheme for magnetotelluric data".
‣ Visiting PhD Candidates, Current
> 2023-2025: Lishui Zhou, PhD candidate
(China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China, with Prof L. Zhang)
Hosted by the University of Munster, Germany, and TU Delft, Netherlands.
"Rheological structure of the lithosphere based on the electrical structure: a case study in the Qaidam Basin and Beishan Orogenic Belt" (2025 expected).
‣ Visiting PhD Candidates, Past
> 2020-2021: Tianqi Wang, PhD.
(Jilin University, Changchun, China, with Prof. Ma)
Hosted by the University of Munster, Germany, Applied Geophysics Group.
"Multiple Tectonic Systems and Upper Paleozoic Petroleum Prospects in the Songliao Basin Revealed Through Magnetotelluric Imaging." (2023)
Currently: Chongqing University (Post-Doc).> 2020-2021: Yue Sheng, PhD.
(China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China, with Prof Jin and L. Zhang)
Hosted by the University of Munster, Germany, Applied Geophysics Group.
"Lithospheric structure of the southern Tibetan Plateau and evidence for fluids from a 3-D electrical resistivity model – implications for rheology, tectonic dynamics, and metallogenesis." (2022)
Currently: China University of Geosciences, Beijing (Post-Doc).
‣ Teaching
2023 (Winter)
Geophysical Seminar for Bachelors
2023/2022 (Winter)
"Angewandte Geophysik I / Applied Geophysics I", mid-level course (3rd part students) on applied methods of geophysics, including gravity, magnetics, and georadar.
"MT", graduate-level course on MT: special lectures.
2022 (Spring)
Geophysical Seminar for Bachelors
"Angewandte Geophysik II / Applied Geophysics II"
2022/2021 (Winter)
"MT", graduate-level course on MT: special lectures and practicals.
2022/2021 (Winter)
"Angewandte Geophysik I / Applied Geophysics I", mid-level course (3rd part students) on applied methods of geophysics, including gravity, magnetics, and georadar.
2021/2020 (Winter)
"MT", graduate-level course on MT: special lectures.
2021/2020 (Winter)
"Geophysikalische Grundlagen II / Geophysics Foundations II", mid-level course (3rd part students) on Geophysics fundamentals including Earth magnetism and gravity, applied magnetics, and georadar.
2020 (Spring)
Geophysical Seminar for Bachelors
2020/2019 (Winter)
"Geophysikalische Grundlagen II / Geophysics Foundations II", mid-level course (3rd part students) on Geophysics fundamentals including Earth magnetism and gravity, applied magnetics, and georadar.
2019 (Spring)
Geophysical Seminar for Bachelors
2019/2018 (Winter)
"Geophysikalische Grundlagen II / Geophysics Foundations II", mid-level course (3rd part students) on Geophysics fundamentals including Earth magnetism and gravity, applied magnetics, and georadar.
2018 (Spring)
Geophysical Seminar for Bachelors
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2015 to 2010
2015 (Winter)
Lab Teaching: PHYSICS 126: Fluids, Fields, and Radiation (see EClass )
2014 (Fall)
Lab Teaching: GEOPHYSICS 424: Electromagnetic Methods (Dr. Unsworth's class notes)
2014 (Winter)
Lab Teaching: GEOPHYSICS 424: Electromagnetic Methods (Dr. Unsworth's class notes)
2013 (Fall)
2013 (Winter)
Lab Teaching: GEOPHYSICS 424: Electromagnetic Methods (Dr. Unsworth's class notes)
2012 (Fall)
2012 (Winter)
Lab Teaching: GEOPHYSICS 424: Electromagnetic Methods (Dr. Unsworth's class notes)
2011 (Fall)
2011 (Winter)
Lab Teaching: PHYSICS 126: Fluids, Fields, and Radiation (see EClass )
2010 (Fall)
Lab Teaching: GEOPHYSICS 210: Physics of the Earth (Dr. Unsworth's old class notes) (also see Dr. Currie's homepage )
Lab Teaching: GEOPHYSICS 223: Environmental Monitoring and Mining Exploration (Dr. Unsworth's old class notes) (also see Dr. Haas's homepage)
2010 (Summer)
Teaching: GEOPHYSICS 436: Geophysics Field School
‣ Field Research Trips
Selected List:
(15 years, ~20 field measurement campaigns, 5 continents and 9 countries, collective total of more than 500 days in the field)
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Summer 2024: Reykjanes volcanic/geothermal area, Fagradalsfjall, Sundhnúkur, Iceland, [MT array and long-term monitoring], July/August, 10-30 days.
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Summer 2023: Greats Lake Depression, Western Mongolia [MT survey, LEADER], July/August, 30 days.
Summer 2022: Khovsgol & Darkhad, Northern Mongolia [MT survey, LEADER], Aug, 30 days.
Summer 2021: POSTPONED: Khovsgol, Mongolia [MT]
Summer 2020: POSTPONED: Khovsgol, Mongolia [MT]
Summer 2018: Altai & Gobi, Southern Mongolia [MT survey, LEADER], Sept, 17 days.
Summer 2017: Hangai Dome & Tariat, Mongolia [MT survey, LEADER], June, 35 days.
Summer 2016: Hangai Dome, Mongolia [MT survey, LEADER], Jul/Aug, 49 days.a
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Autumn 2022: Ciomadul volcano, Transylvania, Romania [MT array], November, 7-20 days.
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Autumn 2021: POSTPONED: Egypt [MT]
Autumn 2020: POSTPONED: Egypt [MT]
Autumn 2019: Western Desert, Egypt [MT survey], Nov, 19 days.
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Winter 2023: Sauerland, Germany [telluric testing].
Autumn 2020: Sauerland, Germany [MT].
Spring 2020: Sauerland, Germany [MT].
Summer 2017: Central Germany, various locations [testing semi-airborne system].
Summer 2016: Central Germany, various locations [testing semi-airborne system].
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Winter 2016: Laguna del Maule, Chile [MT deployment with horses], Feb, 38 days.
Fall 2013: The Puna, Argentina [MT survey across supervolcano, LEADER], Oct/Nov, 50 days.
Fall 2012: Altiplano, Southern Bolivia [MT survey across supervolcano, LEADER], Oct/Nov, 68 days.
Fall 2011: Altiplano, Southern Bolivia [MT survey across supervolcano, LEADER], Oct/Nov, 65 days.
Fall 2010: Altiplano, Southern Bolivia [MT survey], Nov, 81 days.
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Summer 2015: Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [MT deployment].
Summer 2011: Central Alberta, Canada [MT deployment].
Summer 2010: Athabasca River, Northern Alberta, Canada [long-period MT deployment by boat].
Summer 2009: Waterton National Park, Southern Alberta, Canada [MT deployment].
Summer 2009: Tahtsa Lake and Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada [remote area, deployment by zodiac boat], Jul, 15 days.
‣ Selected reports written for PhD studies
Magnetotelluric studies of Volcanic Systems: a Review
Matthew J. Comeau, Thesis proposal report, September 2012
A Review of Geophysical Evidence for Magma Bodies
Matthew J. Comeau, Thesis proposal report, September 2012
Geothermal energy in Chile
Matthew J. Comeau, GP561, March 2013
A Review of Seismic Evidence for the Altiplano-Puna Magma Body of the Central Andes, South America
Matthew J. Comeau, GP624, April 2012
The Effects of Anisotropic Inversions of Isotropic Magnetotelluric Data
Matthew J. Comeau, GP699a, May 2011
‣ Selected Consulting Reports and Presentations for Industry
Acquisition, Analysis, and Inversion of Magnetotelluric Data Near Phantom Lake
Matthew J. Comeau
Consulting report prepared for Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, Dec 2014, 19 pgs. [Contracting]
A 2-Dimensional Inversion and Interpretation of Magnetotelluric Data over the Lalor and Chisel Regions: A Second Look
Matthew J. Comeau
Consulting report prepared for Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, Jan 2013, 32 pgs. [Contracting]
Magnetotelluric Data from Chisel Lake
Matthew J. Comeau
Presentation prepared for Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, July 2012
DPEM and MT anomalies at the WAG claim
Matthew J. Comeau
Presentation prepared for Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, July 2013
What can magnetotellurics do for the mining industry?
Matthew J. Comeau
Presentation prepared for Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, Aug 2013
Electromagnetic signatures of ore deposits
Matthew J. Comeau
Presentation prepared for Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, Aug 2014
Comparisons of ZTEM, VTEM, DPEM, MT, IP, DC, and magnetic data from 12 known VMS deposits
Matthew J. Comeau
Presentation prepared for Hudson Bay Exploration and Development, Aug 2014
‣ Industry Work Experience
Independent Geophysical Consultant & Contractor
2012-2015Exploration Senior Trainee, Hudson’s Bay Exploration (Manitoba, Canada)
2012-2014
What is Magnetotellurics (MT) ? [pdf download]
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