Science Night 16: CO2 Emmission from the Taupō Volcanic Zone
Event description
Join us to hear a short presentation on CO2 emission from the Taupō Volcanic Zone by Jimmy Yang including Q&ACO2 is the second most abundant gas, after H2O, emitted from magma degassing and can be released during volcanic eruptions and unrest. The Rotorua geothermal field in New Zealand alone releases 1000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere daily, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Measuring soil CO2 flux can help determine surface CO2 emissions and identify anomalies caused by volcanic, tectonic, or anthropogenic activities. Accurately quantifying CO2 flux and emissions in natural features is crucial for comparing them to emissions from geothermal power plants, which play a key role in decarbonizing energy generation in New Zealand.
Jimmy Yang is a PhD student and on the Hydrothermal Systems and Mineral Team at GNS Science - Te Pū Ao, Wairakei Research Centre.
The above event image was generated by both Jimmy's idea and an AI (midjourney).
This is a FREE event held in the front bar. All are welcome!
Arrive early if you want to order dinner, a drink and snag a good table. Science Night commences at 6pm.