Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
1. Red Sea tectonics.
2. Structural Geophysics: combining structural geology methodology to interpretation and modelling of the Earth's magnetic and gravity fields.
3. Precambrian Evolution of the Australian continent.
4. Subduction zone geodynamics with an emphasis on subduction congestion.
5. Exploration of REE mineral resources.
6. Mineral system analysis
Community service
Bullits Junior Basketball Coach (2015-2021).
Geological Society of Australia Ambassador (2018).
Geological Society of Australia Governing Councillor (2021-2025).
Geological Society of Australia President (2021-2023).
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):
Research area keywords
- Structural Geology and Tectonics
- Aeromagnetic and Gravity Interpretation and Modelling
- Geological Evolution Australia
- Precambrian Tectonics
- Red Sea Tectonics
- Subduction Geodynamics
- Tectonic Environments of Resources
- Proterozoic
- Tectonics
- Structural Geology
- Potential Fields
- Neotectonics
- Subduction
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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GMK: Investigating the Link between Mineralised Shear Zones and Subsurface Granites for Rare Earth Element Exploration in Australia: A Geophysical Study of the Mary Kathleen Syncline
Betts, P. & Olesch-Byrne, A.
Australian Society Of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG)
18/10/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Three-dimensional Bayesian Modelling of Geological and Geophysical data
Ailleres, L., Jessell, M., Grose, L., Tanaka, E., Droniou, J., Armit, R., Kemp, C., Cruden, S., Lindsay, M., Giraud, J., Kelka, U., Laurent, G., Caumon, G., Ogarko, V., Betts, P., Pirot, G., Rawling, T. J., Bonnardot, M., Murdie, R. E., Gessner, K., Dutch, R. A., Wise, T., Jackson, D., Spampinato, G., Bombardieri, D., Brown, D., Heaven, R. & Mahoney, L.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
20/04/23 → 19/04/26
Project: Research
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PVG: Predicting gold mineralisation: Using geophysics and petrophysical characteristics to map prospective structures under cover
Betts, P., Armit, R., Skladzien, P. B., Giles, D. & Yanyi-Akofur, D.
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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The early tectonic evolution of the Curnamona Province
Betts, P. & Schaefer, B.
7/06/02 → …
Project: Research
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A geophysically constrained crustal element map of East Antarctica between Enderby Land and Princess Elizabeth Land
Giri, Y., Betts, P. G., Radhakrishna, M., McLean, M. A., Biswal, T. K. & Armit, R. J., 8 Feb 2023, In: Australian Journal of Earth Sciences. 70, 3, p. 303-322 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Exposing basement terranes of the North Australian Craton
Kumwenda, J., Betts, P. G. & Armit, R., Feb 2023, In: Earth-Science Reviews. 237, 33 p., 104310.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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The effects of inward and outward dipping craton margin geometry on upper crustal deformation: Insights from analogue modelling: Craton margin geometries
Amirpoorsaeed, F., Samsu, A., Betts, P. G., Cruden, S. & Armit, R., 23 Apr 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Crustal and upper mantle density structure below the Indian Ocean Geoid Low based on 3-D constrained potential field modelling: Inferences on causative sources
Gokul, V. S., Sreejith, K. M., Srinivasa Rao, G., Radhakrishna, M. & Betts, P. G., 5 Jan 2022, In: Tectonophysics. 822, 12 p., 229161.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Crustal architecture of the Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt and tectonic implications: Constraints from aeromagnetic, gravity and geological data
Giri, Y., Radhakrishna, M., Betts, P. G., Biswal, T. K., Armit, R. & Sathapathy, S. K., 20 Jul 2022, In: Tectonophysics. 835, 17 p., 229386.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
12 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Bruce Hobbs Medal - Geological Society of Australia SGTSG
Betts, Peter (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Faculty of Science Deans award for Teaching excellence - Monash University
Betts, Peter (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Teaching from the Pro-Vice Chancellor - Monash University
Betts, Peter (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Teaching from the Pro-Vice Chancellor - Monash University
Betts, Peter (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Letter of Commendation for Excellence in Teaching from the Pro-Vice Chancellor - Monash University
Betts, Peter (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Geological Society of Australia Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology
Robin Armit (Speaker) & Peter Graham Betts (Speaker)
7 Nov 2017 → 13 Nov 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Earth-Science Reviews (Journal)
Peter Betts (Peer reviewer)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Tectonophysics (Journal)
Peter Betts (Editorial board member)
1 May 2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Bulletin of the Geological Survey of Canada (Journal)
Peter Betts (Peer reviewer)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Geodinamica Acta (Journal)
Peter Betts (Peer reviewer)
2015 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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Red Sea's Ocean Destiny
Peter Betts & Laurent Ailleres
3/02/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Computer Models Solve Geologic Riddle Millions of Years in the Making
24/03/14
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research