Job:
Consulting Geologist.
Job description:
Geological mapping, geohazard evaluation (slope failure, earthquake fault rupture and tsunami risk).
Work background:
50 years geological experience with GNS Science, consulting firms and working for myself.
Favourite part of job:
Making new discoveries.
Least favourite part of job:
Dealing with bureaucracy.
What I am working on now:
Slope stability risk in Nelson City (landslide risk).
Qualifications:
PhD, BSc (Hons).
Interests outside work:
History, particularly researching and writing books on history of mining in New Zealand.
Watch the video [1] where Mike talks about his work (18 Mb mp4 file).
[2]Meet Geologist Mike Johnston. Image: M Johnston.