Alumni Spotlight
Ian Flynn - 2022, PhD Geology & Environmental Science
Congratulations to Ian Flynn’s research on Mars’ lava buildup was highlighted by the journal Icarus! Pitt researchers have, for the first time, identified a pattern of lava buildup on Mars that mirrors those found on some Earth volcanoes. These findings landed them the cover story of the December 2024 issue of the journal Icarus. The lava patterns found on Mars, known as spatter cones, are the result of lava that was ejected in an eruption, then landed on the ground and cooled. As more lava is ejected, it continues to pile up in the telltale shape.
Read about lead author Ian Flynn, a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science. Read more about Flynn’s volcanic research.
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