Dr Michael James

Brittle-ductile magma deformation and explosive-effusive behaviour: insight from Icelandic rhyolitic dykes
McGowan, E., Tuffen, H., James, M., Wynn, P. 22/07/2015
Poster

Dynamics of mild strombolian activity on Mt. Etna
Pering, T., Tamburello, G., McGonigle, A., Aiuppa, A., James, M., Lane, S.J., Sciotto, M., Cannata, A., Patanè, D. 07/2015 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 300, p. 103-111. 9 p.
Journal article

Pressure changes before and after explosive rhyolitic bomb ejection at Chaiten, Chile recorded by water diffusion profiles around Tuffisite veins
McGowan, E., Tuffen, H., Castro, J., Berlo, K., James, M., Owen, J., Schipper, C.I., Wadsworth, F., Saubin, E., Wehbe, K. 2015
Poster

Time-lapse imaging of active lava flows at Mt. Etna, Sicily
James, M., Pinkerton, H., Applegarth, L., Hancock, A., Slatcher, N., Owen, J., Calvari, S., Ganci, G. 2015
Poster

Ground-based and UAV-based photogrammetry: a multi-scale, high-resolution mapping tool for structural geology and paleoseismology
Bemis, S., Micklethwaite, S., Turner, D., James, M., Akciz, S., Thiele, S.T., Bangash, H.A. 12/2014 In: Journal of Structural Geology. 69, Part A, p. 163-178. 16 p.
Journal article

The normalized topographic method: an automated procedure for gully mapping using GIS
Castillo, C., Taguas, E.V., James, M., Zarco-Tejada, P., Gómez, J.A. 12/2014 In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 39, 15, p. 2002-2015. 14 p.
Journal article

Sequential digital elevation models of active lava flows from ground-based stereo time-lapse imagery
James, M., Robson, S. 11/2014 In: ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. 97, p. 160-170. 11 p.
Journal article

AVTIS observations of lava dome growth at Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat: 2004-2011
Wadge, G., Macfarlane, D., Odbert, H., Stinton, A., Robertson, D., James, M., Pinkerton, H. 4/09/2014 In: The eruption of Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat from 2000 to 2010. London : Geological Society of London p. 229-240. 12 p.
Chapter (peer-reviewed)

Evaluation of structure from motion for soil microtopography measurement
Nouwakpo, S.K., James, M., Weltz, M.A., Huang, C., Chagas, I., Lima, L. 09/2014 In: The Photogrammetric Record. 147, p. 297-316. 20 p.
Journal article

Mitigating systematic error in topographic models derived from UAV and ground-based image networks
James, M., Robson, S. 08/2014 In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 39, 10, p. 1413-1420. 8 p.
Journal article

The influence of cross-sectional channel geometry on rheology and flux estimates for active lava flows
Lev, E., James, M. 06/2014 In: Bulletin of Volcanology. 76, 15 p.
Journal article

Systematic vertical error in UAV-derived topographic models: origins and solutions
James, M., Robson, S. 04/2014
Poster

Rheology contrast in the shallow conduit and eruption dynamics at Stromboli: insights from analogue experiments
Capponi, A., Lane, S., James, M. 03/2014
Abstract

Ultra-rapid topographic surveying for complex environments: the hand-held mobile laser scanner (HMLS)
James, M., Quinton, J. 01/2014 In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 39, 1, p. 138–142. 5 p.
Journal article

Exceptional mobility of an advancing rhyolitic obsidian flow at Cordon Caulle volcano in Chile: observations from Cordón Caulle, Chile, 2011-2013.
Tuffen, H., James, M., Castro, J., Schipper, C.I. 1/11/2013 In: Nature Communications. 4
Journal article

Separating the thermal fingerprints of lava flows and simultaneous lava fountaining using ground-based thermal camera and SEVIRI measurements
Ganci, G., James, M., Calvari, S., Del Negro, C. 16/10/2013 In: Geophysical Research Letters. 40, 19, p. 5058-5063. 6 p.
Journal article

Topographic and stochastic influences on pāhoehoe lava lobe emplacement
Hamilton, C., Glaze, L., James, M., Baloga, S. 10/2013 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 75, 16 p.
Journal article

Volcano infrasonic signals and magma degassing: first-order experimental insights and application to Stromboli
Lane, S.J., James, M., Corder, S.B. 09/2013 In: Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 377-378, p. 169-179. 11 p.
Journal article

Shallow vent architecture during hybrid explosive-effusive activity at Cordón Caulle (Chile, 2011-12): evidence from direct observations and pyroclast textures
Schipper, C.I., Castro, J., Tuffen, H., James, M., How, P. 15/07/2013 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 262, p. 25-37. 13 p.
Journal article

Direct observations of degassing induced crystallization in basalts
Applegarth, L., Tuffen, H., James, M., Pinkerton, H., Cashman, K.V. 02/2013 In: Geology. 41, 2, p. 243-246. 4 p.
Journal article

Degassing-induced crystallization in basalts
Applegarth, L., Tuffen, H., James, M., Pinkerton, H. 1/01/2013 In: Earth-Science Reviews. 116, p. 1-16. 16 p.
Journal article

Topographic and thermal mapping of volcanic terrain using the AVTIS ground based 94GHz dual-mode radar/radiometric imager
Macfarlane, D.G., Odbert, H.M., Robertson, D., James, M., Pinkerton, H., Wadge, G. 01/2013 In: IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. 51, 1, p. 455-472. 18 p.
Journal article

Cyclicity in slug-driven basaltic eruptions: insights from large-scale analogue experiments
Llewellin, E., Del Bello, E., Capponi, A., Lane, S., Mathias, S., Taddeucci, J., James, M. 2013
Abstract

Measuring 3D coastal change with a digital camera
James, M., Ilic, S., Ruzic, I. 2013 In: Proceedings of Coastal Dynamics 2013. p. 893-904. 12 p.
Paper

Modelling Mount Etna
Slatcher, N., James, M. 2013 In: International Innovation. p. 51-53. 3 p.
Journal article

Morphological evolution around a groyne structure at Cleveleys beach, Northwest England, during a range of wave conditions
Miles, A., Ilic, S., James, M., Whyatt, D. 2013 In: Proceedings of Coastal Dynamics 2013. p. 1195-1206. 12 p.
Paper

“Unsteady” explosive eruptions : Strombolian activity.
James, M.R., Lane, S.J., Houghton, B.A. 2013 In: Modeling volcanic processes. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521895439.
Chapter

Identification of structural controls in an active lava dome with high resolution DEMs: Volcán de Colima, Mexico
James, M., Varley, N. 21/11/2012 In: Geophysical Research Letters. 39, 5 p.
Journal article

Straightforward reconstruction of 3d surfaces and topography with a camera: accuracy and geoscience application
James, M., Robson, S. 09/2012 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface. 117, 3, 17 p.
Journal article

Comparing the accuracy of several field methods for measuring gully erosion
Castillo, C., Pérez, R., James, M., Quinton, J., Taguas, E.V., Gómez, J.A. 07/2012 In: Soil Science Society of America Journal. 76, p. 1319-1332. 14 p.
Journal article

The ongoing rhyolitic eruption at Puyehue-Cordon Caulle, Chile: observations of explosive and effusive activity and insights into rhyolitic eruptions beneath ice
Tuffen, H., Castro, J.M., Schipper, I., James, M. 18/06/2012
Poster

Observations of obsidian lava flow emplacement at Puyehue-Cordón Caulle, Chile
Tuffen, H., James, M., Castro, J.M., Schipper, I. 22/04/2012
Poster

Morphological Variability of Cleveleys Beach, UK at Multiannual Timescales based on Airborne LiDAR Data
Miles, A., Ilic, S., James, M., Whyatt, D. 04/2012 In: Proceedings of the GIS Research UK 20th Annual Conference. Lancaster : Lancaster University p. 263-268. 6 p. Electronic ISBN: 978-1-86220-294-8.
Conference contribution

The accuracy of photo-based structure-from-motion DEMs
James, M., Robson, S. 04/2012 In: Geophysical Research Abstracts. 1 p.
Abstract

UAV-based remote sensing of the Super-Sauze landslide : evaluation and results.
Niethammer, U., James, M.R., Rothmund, S., Travelletti, J., Joswig, M. 9/03/2012 In: Engineering Geology. 128, 1, p. 2-11. 10 p.
Journal article

Lava channel roofing, overflows, breaches and switching: insights from the 2008-9 eruption of Mt. Etna
James, M.R., Applegarth, L., Pinkerton, H. 01/2012 In: Bulletin of Volcanology. 74, 1, p. 107-117. 11 p.
Journal article

Application of non-invasive methods for assessing soil compaction within agricultural tramlines
Shanahan, P., Quinton, J., James, M., Binley, A., Silgram, M. 2012 In: Eurosoil.
Conference contribution

Determining gully volume from straightforward photo-based 3D reconstruction
James, M., Castillo, C., Pérez, R., Taguas, E.V., Gómez, J.A., Quinton, J. 2012
Poster

Near-automatic generation of lava dome DEMs from photos
James, M., Varley, N. 2012
Poster

Relationships between volcano gravitational spreading and magma intrusion
Delcamp, A., Van Wyk de Vries, B., James, M.R., Gailler, L.S., Lebas, E. 2012 In: Bulletin of Volcanology. 74, 3, p. 743-765. 23 p.
Journal article

Straightforward reconstruction of 3D surfaces or DEMs from photos
James, M., Robson, S., Varley, N. 2012
Poster

Quantifying degassing-driven crystal growth in basaltic lavas
Applegarth, L., Tuffen, H., James, M.R., Cashman, K.V., Pinkerton, H. 5/12/2011
Abstract

Cyclic activity and flow instability in Volcanoes: A review of experimental approaches. AGU Fall Meeting 2011 (Invited) V51G-04
Lane, S., James, M. 12/2011
Abstract

The role of electrostatics in ash transport and deposition: AGU Fall Meeting 2011 V53H-05
Lane, S., Gilbert, J., James, M. 12/2011
Abstract

Fluid-dynamic source mechanisms for acoustic and seismic signals generated during strombolian eruptions: IUGG 2011 JV12/JS08-2441
James, M., Lane, S., Corder, S. 07/2011
Abstract

Electrostatic phenomena in volcanic eruptions: IoP 13th International Conference on Electrostatics
Lane, S., James, M., Gilbert, J. 04/2011
Conference paper

Comment on “It takes three to tango: 2. Bubble dynamics in basaltic volcanoes and ramifications for modeling normal Strombolian activity” by J. Suckale, B. H. Hager, L. T. Elkins-Tanton and J.-C. Nave
James, M.R., Llewellin, E., Lane, S. 2011 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 116
Comment/debate

Detecting degassing-induced crystallisation in basaltic lavas
Applegarth, L., Tuffen, H., James, M., Pinkerton, H. 2011
Abstract

Dune erosion and overwash in large-scale flume experiments
Tomasicchio, G.R., D'Alessandro, F., Fortes, C.J.E.M., Ilic, S., James, M., Sanchez-Arcilla, A., Sancho, F.M., Schüttrumpf, H. 2011 In: The Proceedings of the Coastal Sediments 2011. World Scientific Publishing p. 796-809. 14 p.
Paper

Estimating rheological properties of lava flows using high-resolution time lapse imaging
James, M.R., Applegarth, L., Pinkerton, H., Fryer, T. 2011
Poster

Large-scale flume experiments on dune erosion processes
Tomasicchio, G.R., Sanchez-Arcilla, G.R., D’Alessandro, F., Ilic, S., James, M.R., Sancho, F., Fortes, C.J.E.M., Schüttrumpf, H. 2011 In: Journal of Hydraulic Research. 49, Supplement 1, p. 20-30. 11 p.
Journal article

Mechanisms of Particle Aggregation In Volcanic Plumes and Resultant Morphologies of Aggregates.: (Invited) IUGG 2011 V09-2952
Gilbert, J., Lane, S., James, M., Stevenson, J., Hoskuldsson, Á., Thordarson, T., Loughlin, S., Milodowski, A. 2011
Abstract

The development of compound lava flow fields: insights from the 2008-9 eruption of Mt. Etna, Sicily
Applegarth, L., James, M., Pinkerton, H., Fryer, T. 2011
Poster

Source mechanism regimes for the acoustic signals generated during the expansion of rising and bursting gas slugs in low-viscosity magmas.
Lane, S., Corder, S., James, M. 12/2010
Poster

Seismic source mechanism of degassing bursts at Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii: results from waveform inversion in the 10–50 s band
Chouet, B.A., Dawson, P.B., James, M.R., Lane, S.J. 09/2010 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 115, 9, 24 p.
Journal article

Imaging short period variations in lava flux
James, M., Pinkerton, H., Ripepe, M. 08/2010 In: Bulletin of Volcanology. 72, 6, p. 671-676. 6 p.
Journal article

Morphological complexities and hazards during the emplacement of channel-fed `a`ā lava flow fields: a study of the 2001 lower flow field on Etna
Applegarth, L.J., Pinkerton, H., James, M., Calvari, S. 08/2010 In: Bulletin of Volcanology. 72, 6, p. 641-656. 16 p.
Journal article

Lava flow superposition: the reactivation of flow units in compound 'a'ā flows
Applegarth, L., Pinkerton, H., James, M.R., Calvari, S. 30/07/2010 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 194, 4, p. 100-106. 7 p.
Journal article

The influence of surface clinker on the crustal structures and dynamics of 'a'ā lava flows.
Applegarth, L.J., James, M.R., Van Wyk de Vries, B., Pinkerton, H. 07/2010 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 115, B07210
Journal article

A comparison of field and satellite-derived thermal flux at Piton de la Fournaise: implications for the calculation of lava discharge rate
Coppola, D., James, M.R., Staudacher, T., Cigolini, C. 2010 In: Bulletin of Volcanology. 72, p. 341-356.
Journal article

Determining the rheology of active lava flows from photogrammetric image sequence processing
James, M., Robson, S., Pinkerton, H. 2010
Poster

Growth of the lava dome and extrusion rates at Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat, West Indies : 2005-2008.
Ryan, G.A., Loughlin, S.A., James, M.J., Jones, L.D., Calder, E.S., Christopher, T., Strutt, M., Wadge, G. 2010 In: Geophysical Research Letters. 37, p. L00E08.
Journal article

Soil compaction and structural morphology under tractor wheelings
Shanahan, P., Quinton, J., James, M., Binley, A., Silgram, M. 2010 In: EGU.
Conference contribution

The assimilation of historic photography and cartography into longterm coastal geomorphological analysis
Marshall, I., Bannon, P., James, M., Ilic, S. 2010 In: Procedia Environmental Sciences. 2, C, p. 527-534. 7 p.
Journal article

A statistical analysis of eruptive activity on Mount Etna, Sicily
Smethurst, L., James, M.R., Pinkerton, H., Tawn, J.A. 10/2009 In: Geophysical Journal International. 179, 1, p. 655-666. 12 p.
Journal article

Degassing at low magma-viscosity volcanoes : quantifying the transition between passive bubble-burst and Strombolian eruption.
James, M.R., Lane, S.J., Wilson, L., Corder, S.B. 10/03/2009 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 180, 2-4, p. 81-88. 8 p.
Journal article

Detecting the development of active lava flow fields with a very-long-range terrestrial laser scanner and thermal imagery.
James, M.R., Pinkerton, H., Applegarth, L.J. 2009 In: Geophysical Research Letters. 36, p. L22305.
Journal article

Volcanic eruptions, explosive : experimental insights.
Lane, S.J., James, M.R. 2009 In: Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science. New York : Springer p. 2538-2555. 18 p. ISBN: 978-0-387-75888-6.
Chapter

The influence of edifice slope and substrata on volcano spreading.
Delcamp, A., van Wyk de Vries, B., James, M.R. 20/11/2008 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 177, 4, p. 925-943. 19 p.
Journal article

Modelling the rapid near-surface expansion of gas slugs in low-viscosity magmas.
James, M.R., Lane, S.J., Corder, S.B. 7/11/2008 In: Geological Society Special Publications. 307, 1, p. 147-167. 21 p.
Journal article

Time series radar observations of a growing lava dome.
Wadge, G., Macfarlane, D.G., Odbert, H.M., James, M.R., Hole, J.K., Ryan, G., Bass, V., De Angelis, S., Pinkerton, H., Robertson, D.A., Loughlin, S.C. 28/08/2008 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 113
Journal article

Electrical charging of volcanic plumes
James, M.R., Wilson, L., Lane, S., Gilbert, J.S., Mather, T.A., Harrison, R.G., Martin, R.S. 06/2008 In: Space Science Reviews. 137, 1-4, p. 399-418. 20 p.
Journal article

Pāhoehoe flow cooling, discharge and coverage rates from thermal image chronometry.
Harris, A.J.L., Dehn, J., James, M.R., Hamilton, C., Herd, R., Lodato, L., Steffke, A. 5/10/2007 In: Geophysical Research Letters. 34, p. L19303.
Journal article

Image-based measurement of flux variation in distal regions of active lava flows.
James, M.R., Pinkerton, H., Robson, S. 13/03/2007 In: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems. 8, 3, 16 p.
Journal article

Oblique photogrammetry with visible and thermal images of active lava flows.
James, M.R., Robson, S., Pinkerton, H., Ball, M. 07/2006 In: Bulletin of Volcanology. 69, 1, p. 105-108. 4 p.
Journal article

Gas slug ascent through changes in conduit diameter : Laboratory insights into a volcano-seismic source process in low-viscosity magmas.
James, M.R., Lane, S.J., Chouet, B.A. 2006 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 111, B05201
Journal article

Imaging a growing lava dome with a portable radar.
Strutt, M., Ryan, G., Wadge, G., Dunkley, P.N., Applegarth, L.J., Pinkerton, H., Loughlin, S.C., Robertson, D.A., Macfarlane, D.G., James, M.R., Odbert, H.M. 2006 In: EOS, Transactions American Geophysical Union. 87, 23, p. 226-228. 3 p.
Journal article

Use of a portable topographic mapping millimetre wave radar at an active lava flow.
Macfarlane, D.G., Wadge, G., Robertson, D.A., James, M.R., Pinkerton, H. 2006 In: Geophysical Research Letters. 33, 3, p. L03301.
Journal article

AVTIS: a novel millimetre-wave ground based instrument for volcano remote sensing
Wadge, G., Macfarlane, D.G., Robertson, D.A., Hale, A.J., Pinkerton, H., Burrell, R.V., Norton, G.E., James, M.R. 1/09/2005 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 146, 4, p. 307-318. 12 p.
Journal article

Field testing of the AVTIS radarometer at Soufriere Hills and Arenal volcanoes.
Wadge, G., Macfarlane, D.G., Robertson, D.A., Hale, A.J., Pinkerton, H., Burrell, R.V., Norton, G.E., James, M.R. 2005 In: Geophysical Research Abstracts. 7, p. 08715.
Journal article

Viscoelastic behaviour of basaltic lavas.
James, M.R., Bagdassarov, N., MÜLLER, K., Pinkerton, H. 30/04/2004 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 132, 2-3, p. 99-113. 15 p.
Journal article

Pressure changes associated with the ascent and bursting of gas slugs in liquid-filled vertical and inclined conduits.
James, M.R., Lane, S., Chouet, B., Gilbert, J.S. 15/01/2004 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 129, 1-3, p. 61-82. 22 p.
Journal article

The density, construction and drag coefficient of electrostatic volcanic ash aggregates.
James, M.R., Lane, S.J., Gilbert, J.S. 17/09/2003 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 108, p. 2435.
Journal article

Internal friction spectroscopy in Li20-2SiO2 partially crystallised glasses.
Müller, K., Bagdassarov, N.S., James, M.R., Schmeling, H., Deubener, J. 1/05/2003 In: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. 319, 1-2, p. 44-56. 13 p.
Journal article

Surface temperature measurements of active lava flows on Kilauea volcano, Hawai'i.
Pinkerton, H., James, M., Jones, A. 15/03/2002 In: Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 113, 1-2, p. 159-176. 18 p.
Journal article

Experimental investigation of volcanic particle aggregation in the absence of a liquid phase.
James, M.R., Gilbert, J.S., Lane, S.J. 2002 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 107, B9, 13 p.
Journal article

Volcanic plume electrification: experimental investigation of a fracture-charging mechanism.
James, M., Lane, S., Gilbert, J.S. 2000 In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. 105, B7, p. 16641-16649. 9 p.
Journal article

Electric charge within volcanic plumes on Earth and Io.
James, M.R. 1999
Doctoral Thesis

An optical model for ballistic plumes on Io.
James, M.R., Wilson, L. 1998 In: Lunar and Planetary Science. 29, 1349
Journal article

Volcanic plume monitoring using atmospheric electric potential gradients.
James, M.R., Lane, S., Gilbert, J. 1998 In: Journal of the Geological Society. 155, 4, p. 587-590. 4 p.
Journal article