Publications
2025
How do surface displacements reflect the structure of volcanic plumbing systems below?
Kavanagh, J., Williams, K., Bagnardi, M., Chalk, C., & Poland, M. (2025). How do surface displacements reflect the structure of volcanic plumbing systems below?. doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu25-8206
The influence of graben geometry on dike propagation
Rahimi, K., Bursik, M., & Kavanagh, J. L. (2025). The influence of graben geometry on dike propagation. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 458, 108254. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2024.108254
Tektonika: one more year of open science 
Eagles, G., Pérez Díaz, L., Gouiza, M., Bond, C., Fernández-Blanco, D., McCarthy, D., . . . Welford, K. (2025). Tektonika: one more year of open science . doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu24-19376
Analogue experiments to investigate magma mixing within dykes.
Havard, T. A., Jones, T. J., & Kavanagh, J. L. (2025). Analogue experiments to investigate magma mixing within dykes.. Bulletin of volcanology, 87(4), 29. doi:10.1007/s00445-025-01809-0
2024
The ultralow viscosity of volatile-rich kimberlite magma: Implications for the water content of primitive kimberlite melts
Hao, M., Zhou, W. -Y., Hrubiak, R., Kenney-Benson, C., Kavanagh, J. L., Davis, W., & Zhang, J. S. (2024). The ultralow viscosity of volatile-rich kimberlite magma: Implications for the water content of primitive kimberlite melts. Science Advances, 10(36). doi:10.1126/sciadv.ado8550
Erratum: “Up, down, and round again: The circulating flow dynamics of flux-driven fractures” [Phys. Fluids 36, 036622 (2024)]
Chalk, C. M., & Kavanagh, J. L. (2024). Erratum: “Up, down, and round again: The circulating flow dynamics of flux-driven fractures” [Phys. Fluids <b>36</b>, 036622 (2024)]. Physics of Fluids, 36(7). doi:10.1063/5.0218681
Stresses Induced by Magma Chamber Pressurization Altered by Mechanical Layering and Layer Dip
Clunes, M., Browning, J., Cortez, J., Cembrano, J., Marquardt, C., Kavanagh, J. L., & Gudmundsson, A. (2024). Stresses Induced by Magma Chamber Pressurization Altered by Mechanical Layering and Layer Dip. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 129(5). doi:10.1029/2023jb027760
Up, down, and round again: The circulating flow dynamics of flux-driven fractures
Chalk, C. M., & Kavanagh, J. L. (2024). Up, down, and round again: The circulating flow dynamics of flux-driven fractures. Physics of Fluids, 36(3). doi:10.1063/5.0187217
Spatial and temporal datasets for 11 different small-scale laboratory experiments of fluid-driven fractures
Chalk, C., & Kavanagh, J. (2024). Spatial and temporal datasets for 11 different small-scale laboratory experiments of fluid-driven fractures.
Recognizing our Reviewers and Authors, and a Few Insights into Tektonika’s Review Process
Lacassin, R., Bond, C., Doré, T., Gouiza, M., kavanagh, J., Peron-Pinvidic, G., . . . McCarthy, D. (2024). Recognizing our Reviewers and Authors, and a Few Insights into Tektonika’s Review Process. Tektonika, 2(1). doi:10.55575/tektonika2024.2.1.87
2023
Stresses induced by magma chamber inflation altered by mechanical layering and layer dip
Tektonika: The Community-Led Diamond Open-Access Journal for Tectonics and Structural Geology
Fernandez -Blanco, D., Lacassin, R., Gouiza, M., Perez-Diaz, L., Magee, C., McCarthy, D., . . . Schmitt, R. (2023). Tektonika: The Community-Led Diamond Open-Access Journal for Tectonics and Structural Geology. Tektonika, 1(2). doi:10.55575/tektonika2023.1.1.56
Plaster and magnets: Modelling magnetic fabric development in magma intrusions using scaled analogue experiments
Martin, S. A., Závada, P., & Kavanagh, J. L. (2023). Plaster and magnets: Modelling magnetic fabric development in magma intrusions using scaled analogue experiments. Tectonophysics, 229820. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2023.229820
Inclination and heterogeneity of layered geological sequences influence dike-induced ground deformation
Clunes, M., Browning, J., Marquardt, C., Cortez, J., Drymoni, K., & Kavanagh, J. (n.d.). Inclination and heterogeneity of layered geological sequences influence dike-induced ground deformation. Geology. doi:10.1130/g50464.1
Disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on early career researchers and disabled researchers in volcanology
Chim, M. M., Maters, E. C., Morin, J., Kavanagh, J. L., Donovan, A., Aubry, T. J., & Schmidt, A. (n.d.). Disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on early career researchers and disabled researchers in volcanology. Frontiers in Earth Science, 11. doi:10.3389/feart.2023.1291975
2022
Developments in the study of volcanic and igneous plumbing systems: outstanding problems and new opportunities
Burchardt, S., Annen, C. J., Kavanagh, J. L., & Hilmi Hazim, S. (2022). Developments in the study of volcanic and igneous plumbing systems: outstanding problems and new opportunities. BULLETIN OF VOLCANOLOGY, 84(6). doi:10.1007/s00445-022-01564-6
Volcanologists-who are we and where are we going?
Kavanagh, J. L., Annen, C. J., Burchardt, S., Chalk, C., Gallant, E., Morin, J., . . . Williams, R. (2022). Volcanologists-who are we and where are we going?. BULLETIN OF VOLCANOLOGY, 84(5). doi:10.1007/s00445-022-01547-7
Focused flow during the formation and propagation of sills: Insights from analogue experiments
Williams, K., Kavanagh, J., & Dennis, D. (2022). Focused flow during the formation and propagation of sills: Insights from analogue experiments. Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
Magnetic to the Core – communicating palaeomagnetism with hands-on activities
van der Boon, A., Biggin, A. J., Paterson, G. A., & Kavanagh, J. L. (n.d.). Magnetic to the Core – communicating palaeomagnetism with hands-on activities. Geoscience Communication, 5(1), 55-66. doi:10.5194/gc-5-55-2022
Volcanologists - Who are we and where are we going?
Deciphering syn- and post-emplacement processes in shallow mafic dykes using magnetic anisotropy
Martin, S. A., Kavanagh, J. L., & Biggin, A. J. (2022). Deciphering syn- and post-emplacement processes in shallow mafic dykes using magnetic anisotropy. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 422, 107456. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2021.107456
2021
Magnetic to the Core – communicating paleomagnetism with hands-on activities
Supplementary material to "Magnetic to the Core – communicating paleomagnetism with hands-on activities"
van der Boon, A., Biggin, A. J., Paterson, G. A., & Kavenagh, J. L. (2021). Supplementary material to "Magnetic to the Core – communicating paleomagnetism with hands-on activities". doi:10.5194/gc-2021-41-supplement
2020
The Volcanic &amp; Magmatic Studies Group Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2020
Magnetic to the Core - Communicating paleomagnetism with hands-on activities
van der Boon, A., Paterson, G., Kavanagh, J., & Biggin, A. (2020). Magnetic to the Core - Communicating paleomagnetism with hands-on activities. doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-7269
2019
Kimberlite Volcanology: Transport, Ascent, and Eruption
Kavanagh, J., Russell, J. K., & Sparks, R. S. J. (2019). Kimberlite Volcanology: Transport, Ascent, and Eruption. Elements. doi:10.2138/gselements.15.6.405
Understanding the Phase and Morphological Behavior of Dispersions of Synergistic Dual-Stimuli-Responsive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Nanogels
Town, A., Niezabitowska, E., Kavanagh, J. L., Barrow, M., Kearns, V. R., García-Tuñón, E., & McDonald, T. O. (2019). Understanding the Phase and Morphological Behavior of Dispersions of Synergistic Dual-Stimuli-Responsive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Nanogels. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part B: Condensed Matter, Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces and Biophysical, 123(29), 6303-6313. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b04051
The Origin and Evolution of Magnetic Fabrics in Mafic Sills
Martin, S. A., Kavanagh, J. L., Biggin, A. J., & Utley, J. E. P. (2019). The Origin and Evolution of Magnetic Fabrics in Mafic Sills. Frontiers in Earth Science, 7. doi:10.3389/feart.2019.00064
The impact of unloading stresses on post-caldera magma intrusions
Gaete, A., Kavanagh, J. L., Rivalta, E., Hilmi Hazim, S., Walter, T., & Dennis, D. (2019). The impact of unloading stresses on post-caldera magma intrusions. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 508, 109-121. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2018.12.016
2018
A review of laboratory and numerical modelling in volcanology
Kavanagh, J. L., Engwell, S. L., & Martin, S. A. (2018). A review of laboratory and numerical modelling in volcanology. SOLID EARTH, 9(2), 531-571. doi:10.5194/se-9-531-2018
A review of laboratory and numerical modelling in volcanology
Kavanagh, J. L., Engwell, S., & Martin, S. A. (2018). A review of laboratory and numerical modelling in volcanology. Solid Earth, 9, 531-571. doi:10.5194/se-9-531-2018
Challenging dyke ascent models using novel laboratory experiments: Implications for reinterpreting evidence of magma ascent and volcanism
Kavanagh, J. L., Burns, A., Hilmi Hazim, S., Wood, E., Martin, S., Hignett, S., & Dennis, D. (2018). Challenging dyke ascent models using novel laboratory experiments: Implications for reinterpreting evidence of magma ascent and volcanism. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 354, 87-101. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2018.01.002
Chapter 3 Mechanisms of Magma Transport in the Upper Crust—Dyking
Kavanagh, J. L. (2018). Chapter 3 Mechanisms of Magma Transport in the Upper Crust—Dyking. In Volcanic and Igneous Plumbing Systems (pp. 55-88). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-809749-6.00003-0
Mechanisms of Magma Transport in the Upper Crust-Dyking
Kavanagh, J. L. (2018). Mechanisms of Magma Transport in the Upper Crust-Dyking. In VOLCANIC AND IGNEOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS: UNDERSTANDING MAGMA TRANSPORT, STORAGE, AND EVOLUTION IN THE EARTH'S CRUST (pp. 55-88). doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-809749-6.00003-0
2017
A review of analogue and numerical modelling in volcanology
Kavanagh, J. L., Engwell, S., & Martin, S. (2017). A review of analogue and numerical modelling in volcanology. doi:10.5194/se-2017-40
Controls on sill and dyke-sill hybrid geometry and propagation in the crust: The role of fracture toughness
Kavanagh, J. L., Rogers, B. D., Boutelier, D., & Cruden, A. R. (2017). Controls on sill and dyke-sill hybrid geometry and propagation in the crust: The role of fracture toughness. Tectonophysics, 698, 109-120. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2016.12.027
2015
The mechanics of sill inception, propagation and growth: Experimental evidence for rapid reduction in magmatic overpressure
Kavanagh, J., Boutelier, D., & Cruden, A. (2015). The mechanics of sill inception, propagation and growth: Experimental evidence for rapid reduction in magmatic overpressure. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 421, 117-128. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2015.03.038
2014
Rock interface strength influences fluid-filled fracture propagation pathways in the crust
Kavanagh, J. L., & Pavier, M. (2014). Rock interface strength influences fluid-filled fracture propagation pathways in the crust. Journal of Structural Geology, 63, 68-75. doi:10.1016/j.jsg.2014.03.001
2013
Gelatine as a crustal analogue: Determining elastic properties for modelling magmatic intrusions
Kavanagh, J. L., Menand, T., & Daniels, K. A. (2013). Gelatine as a crustal analogue: Determining elastic properties for modelling magmatic intrusions. Tectonophysics, 582, 101-111. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2012.09.032
A Review of "Introducing Volcanology: A Guide to Hot Rocks" by Dougal Jerram
Kavanagh, J. L. (2013). A Review of "Introducing Volcanology: A Guide to Hot Rocks" by Dougal Jerram. Unknown Journal, 31(3), 159-160.
2012
The shapes of dikes: Evidence for the influence of cooling and inelastic deformation
Daniels, K. A., Kavanagh, J. L., Menand, T., & R. Stephen, J. S. (2012). The shapes of dikes: Evidence for the influence of cooling and inelastic deformation. Geological Society of America Bulletin, 124(7-8), 1102-1112. doi:10.1130/b30537.1
2011
The volatile content of hypabyssal kimberlite magmas: some constraints from experiments on natural rock compositions
Brooker, R. A., Sparks, R. S. J., Kavanagh, J. L., & Field, M. (2011). The volatile content of hypabyssal kimberlite magmas: some constraints from experiments on natural rock compositions. Bulletin of Volcanology, 73(8), 959-981. doi:10.1007/s00445-011-0523-7
Insights of dyke emplacement mechanics from detailed 3D dyke thickness datasets
Kavanagh, J. L., & Sparks, R. S. J. (2011). Insights of dyke emplacement mechanics from detailed 3D dyke thickness datasets. Journal of the Geological Society, 168(4), 965-978. doi:10.1144/0016-76492010-137
2010
Erratum to “Temperature changes in ascending kimberlite magma” [Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 286 (2009) 404–413]
Kavanagh, J. L., Stephen, R., & Sparks, J. (2010). Erratum to “Temperature changes in ascending kimberlite magma” [Earth Planet. Sci. Lett. 286 (2009) 404–413]. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 289(3-4), 629-630. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2009.11.038
Ascent and Emplacement of Kimberlite Magmas
Kavanagh, J. L. (2010). Ascent and Emplacement of Kimberlite Magmas. (PhD Thesis, University of Bristol).
2009
The nature of erupting kimberlite melts
Sparks, R. S. J., Brooker, R. A., Field, M., Kavanagh, J., Schumacher, J. C., Walter, M. J., & White, J. (2009). The nature of erupting kimberlite melts. Lithos, 112, 429-438. doi:10.1016/j.lithos.2009.05.032
Temperature changes in ascending kimberlite magma
Kavanagh, J. L., & Sparks, R. S. J. (2009). Temperature changes in ascending kimberlite magma. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 286(3-4), 404-413. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2009.07.011
2007
Mechanically disrupted and chemically weakened zones in segmented dike systems cause vent localization: Evidence from kimberlite volcanic systems
Brown, R. J., Kavanagh, J., Sparks, R. S. J., Tait, M., & Field, M. (2007). Mechanically disrupted and chemically weakened zones in segmented dike systems cause vent localization: Evidence from kimberlite volcanic systems. Geology, 35(9), 815. doi:10.1130/g23670a.1
2006
An experimental investigation of sill formation and propagation in layered elastic media
Kavanagh, J. L., Menand, T., & Sparks, R. S. J. (2006). An experimental investigation of sill formation and propagation in layered elastic media. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 245(3-4), 799-813. doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2006.03.025
2005
The Mechanics and Dynamics of Sill Propagation: An Experimental Study
Kavanagh, J. L. (2005). The Mechanics and Dynamics of Sill Propagation: An Experimental Study. (Master's Thesis, University of Bristol).