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Research output per year
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Researcher of the cause of the movement and deformation of tectonic plates
Link to Utrecht University staff page
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Publication network from the last five years
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Fore-arc motion and Cocos Ridge collision in Central America
LaFemina, P., Dixon, T., Govers, R., Norabuena, E., Turner, H., Saballos, A., Mattiolli, G., Protti, M. & Strauch, W., 2009, In: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems. 10, p. Q05S14-doi:10.1029/2008GC002181 2168 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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The Geodetic Signature of the Earthquake Cycle at Subduction Zones: Model Constraints on the Deep Processes
Govers, R., Furlong, K. P., van de Wiel, L., Herman, M. W. & Broerse, T., Mar 2018, In: Reviews of Geophysics. 56, 1, p. 6-49Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Shallow mantle temperatures under Europe from P and S wave tomography
Goes, S., Govers, R. & Vacher, P., 2000, In: Journal of Geophysical Research. 105, B5, p. 11153-11169 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Lithosphere tearing at STEP faults: Response to edges of subduction zones
Govers, R. & Wortel, M. J. R., 2005, In: Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 236, 1-2, p. 505-523 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Time-dependence of subsidence above a producing gas reservoir with salt top seal: A finite element model study of the role of salt flow
Marketos, G., Broerse, T., Spiers, C. J. & Govers, R., Feb 2026, In: AAPG Bulletin. 110, 2, p. 143-163 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Activities
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Mantle structure of the Caribbean and its geodynamic consequences
Govers, R. M. A. (Invited speaker), Broerse, D. B. T. (Invited speaker), van Benthem, S. A. C. (Invited speaker), Spakman, W. (Invited speaker) & Wortel, M. J. R. (Invited speaker)
2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Poster/paper presentation › Academic
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Sulawesi, why the earthquake was anticipated and the tsunami came unexpected
Govers, R. M. A. (Invited speaker) & Advokaat, E. L. (Invited speaker)
11 Oct 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Ph.D. defense Matt Herman (Event)
Govers, R. (Chair)
3 Apr 2017Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Academic
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The signature of the earthquake cycle at subduction zones
Govers, R. (Invited speaker)
11 Nov 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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The recent earthquake swarm in Italy
Govers, R. (Invited speaker)
1 Nov 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Schools engagement › Popular
In the media
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After a sudden movement of the seabed, a wave can almost move over the ocean
31/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Na een plotselinge beweging van de zeebodem kan een golf zich vrijwel ongeremd over de oceaan bewegen
31/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Grote problemen blijven nog uit na tsunamialarm, Rusland lijkt zwaarst getroffen
30/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Prizes & Grants
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Elected Fellow of the Geological Society of America (GSA)
Govers, R. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Election to learned society