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Benjamin van Wyk de Vries

Benjamin van Wyk de Vries

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Earth Science 34 8054 7470 644 616 142 3893

Benjamin van Wyk de Vries publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Benjamin van Wyk de Vries between 1996 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Benjamin van Wyk de Vries published across 31 years, from 1996 to 2026, averaging 5.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 19 publications in 2018. 8 of the 175 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1996 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 19. Peak 19 publications in 2018. 1996: 1 publication 1997: 0 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 0 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 3 publications 2002: 0 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 2 publications 2005: 2 publications 2006: 0 publications 2007: 1 publication 2008: 7 publications 2009: 4 publications 2010: 11 publications 2011: 5 publications 2012: 4 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 5 publications 2015: 11 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 19 publications 2019: 13 publications 2020: 5 publications 2021: 8 publications 2022: 15 publications 2023: 8 publications 2024: 7 publications 2025: 6 publications 2026: 2 publications
1996 2026

175 publications in total across all disciplines

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Benjamin van Wyk de Vries: publications per year, 1996 to 2026
Year Publications
1996 1
1997 0
1998 1
1999 0
2000 2
2001 3
2002 0
2003 2
2004 2
2005 2
2006 0
2007 1
2008 7
2009 4
2010 11
2011 5
2012 4
2013 6
2014 5
2015 11
2016 9
2017 16
2018 19
2019 13
2020 5
2021 8
2022 15
2023 8
2024 7
2025 6
2026 2
Total 175
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Benjamin van Wyk de Vries publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Benjamin van Wyk de Vries sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400 500
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 38–47 to 603+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 557. Most scientists, 557, have 128–137 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 138–147 publications, is where this scientist sits. 38–47 publications: 5 scientists 48–57 publications: 33 scientists 58–67 publications: 94 scientists 68–77 publications: 161 scientists 78–87 publications: 278 scientists 88–97 publications: 376 scientists 98–107 publications: 404 scientists 108–117 publications: 484 scientists 118–127 publications: 540 scientists 128–137 publications: 557 scientists 138–147 publications: 491 scientists 148–157 publications: 495 scientists 158–167 publications: 458 scientists 168–177 publications: 490 scientists 178–187 publications: 414 scientists 188–197 publications: 401 scientists 198–207 publications: 333 scientists 208–217 publications: 292 scientists 218–227 publications: 290 scientists 228–237 publications: 262 scientists 238–247 publications: 243 scientists 248–257 publications: 208 scientists 258–267 publications: 185 scientists 268–277 publications: 147 scientists 278–287 publications: 128 scientists 288–297 publications: 119 scientists 298–307 publications: 120 scientists 308–317 publications: 107 scientists 318–327 publications: 93 scientists 328–337 publications: 87 scientists 338–347 publications: 64 scientists 348–357 publications: 87 scientists 358–367 publications: 60 scientists 368–377 publications: 60 scientists 378–387 publications: 34 scientists 388–397 publications: 50 scientists 398–407 publications: 44 scientists 408–417 publications: 31 scientists 418–427 publications: 39 scientists 428–437 publications: 27 scientists 438–447 publications: 36 scientists 448–457 publications: 27 scientists 458–467 publications: 29 scientists 468–477 publications: 30 scientists 478–487 publications: 19 scientists 488–497 publications: 15 scientists 498–507 publications: 18 scientists 508–517 publications: 19 scientists 518–527 publications: 16 scientists 528–537 publications: 10 scientists 538–547 publications: 11 scientists 548–557 publications: 14 scientists 558–567 publications: 11 scientists 568–577 publications: 7 scientists 578–587 publications: 14 scientists 588–597 publications: 5 scientists 598–602 publications: 4 scientists 603+ publications: 100 scientists
38–47 publications 603+

This scientist: 142 publications — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.

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Number of Earth Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,176 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
38–47 5
48–57 33
58–67 94
68–77 161
78–87 278
88–97 376
98–107 404
108–117 484
118–127 540
128–137 557
138–147 491 142
148–157 495
158–167 458
168–177 490
178–187 414
188–197 401
198–207 333
208–217 292
218–227 290
228–237 262
238–247 243
248–257 208
258–267 185
268–277 147
278–287 128
288–297 119
298–307 120
308–317 107
318–327 93
328–337 87
338–347 64
348–357 87
358–367 60
368–377 60
378–387 34
388–397 50
398–407 44
408–417 31
418–427 39
428–437 27
438–447 36
448–457 27
458–467 29
468–477 30
478–487 19
488–497 15
498–507 18
508–517 19
518–527 16
528–537 10
538–547 11
548–557 14
558–567 11
568–577 7
578–587 14
588–597 5
598–602 4
603+ 100
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Benjamin van Wyk de Vries D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Benjamin van Wyk de Vries sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300
Bar chart with 77 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 106+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 389. Most scientists, 389, have 36 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 34 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 144 scientists 31 D-Index: 215 scientists 32 D-Index: 278 scientists 33 D-Index: 379 scientists 34 D-Index: 366 scientists 35 D-Index: 372 scientists 36 D-Index: 389 scientists 37 D-Index: 366 scientists 38 D-Index: 344 scientists 39 D-Index: 349 scientists 40 D-Index: 296 scientists 41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42 D-Index: 277 scientists 43 D-Index: 279 scientists 44 D-Index: 248 scientists 45 D-Index: 257 scientists 46 D-Index: 212 scientists 47 D-Index: 202 scientists 48 D-Index: 207 scientists 49 D-Index: 204 scientists 50 D-Index: 183 scientists 51 D-Index: 178 scientists 52 D-Index: 182 scientists 53 D-Index: 178 scientists 54 D-Index: 163 scientists 55 D-Index: 117 scientists 56 D-Index: 163 scientists 57 D-Index: 120 scientists 58 D-Index: 113 scientists 59 D-Index: 136 scientists 60 D-Index: 135 scientists 61 D-Index: 96 scientists 62 D-Index: 103 scientists 63 D-Index: 83 scientists 64 D-Index: 103 scientists 65 D-Index: 83 scientists 66 D-Index: 89 scientists 67 D-Index: 92 scientists 68 D-Index: 89 scientists 69 D-Index: 78 scientists 70 D-Index: 75 scientists 71 D-Index: 53 scientists 72 D-Index: 62 scientists 73 D-Index: 54 scientists 74 D-Index: 35 scientists 75 D-Index: 52 scientists 76 D-Index: 50 scientists 77 D-Index: 32 scientists 78 D-Index: 37 scientists 79 D-Index: 20 scientists 80 D-Index: 33 scientists 81 D-Index: 36 scientists 82 D-Index: 34 scientists 83 D-Index: 34 scientists 84 D-Index: 24 scientists 85 D-Index: 19 scientists 86 D-Index: 18 scientists 87 D-Index: 26 scientists 88 D-Index: 30 scientists 89 D-Index: 17 scientists 90 D-Index: 21 scientists 91 D-Index: 19 scientists 92 D-Index: 15 scientists 93 D-Index: 14 scientists 94 D-Index: 20 scientists 95 D-Index: 9 scientists 96 D-Index: 10 scientists 97 D-Index: 15 scientists 98 D-Index: 13 scientists 99 D-Index: 3 scientists 100 D-Index: 13 scientists 101 D-Index: 3 scientists 102 D-Index: 9 scientists 103 D-Index: 4 scientists 104 D-Index: 6 scientists 105 D-Index: 6 scientists 106+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 34 D-Index — 15th percentile

15% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.

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Number of Earth Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 9,176 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 144
31 215
32 278
33 379
34 366 34
35 372
36 389
37 366
38 344
39 349
40 296
41 289
42 277
43 279
44 248
45 257
46 212
47 202
48 207
49 204
50 183
51 178
52 182
53 178
54 163
55 117
56 163
57 120
58 113
59 136
60 135
61 96
62 103
63 83
64 103
65 83
66 89
67 92
68 89
69 78
70 75
71 53
72 62
73 54
74 35
75 52
76 50
77 32
78 37
79 20
80 33
81 36
82 34
83 34
84 24
85 19
86 18
87 26
88 30
89 17
90 21
91 19
92 15
93 14
94 20
95 9
96 10
97 15
98 13
99 3
100 13
101 3
102 9
103 4
104 6
105 6
106+ 98
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Overview

Benjamin van Wyk de Vries is affiliated with the University of Clermont Auvergne in France. Their research primarily falls within the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, with a significant focus on geophysics, atmospheric science, and geology. They have published extensively across these areas, contributing to a better understanding of geological processes and natural hazards.

The scientist's work covers several specific topics, including:

  • Geological and Geochemical Analysis
  • Earthquake and Tectonic Studies
  • Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
  • Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
  • Landslides and Related Hazards
  • 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
  • Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping

Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Benjamin van Wyk de Vries include:

  • Real world-based immersive Virtual Reality for research, teaching and communication in volcanology, 2020, Bulletin of Volcanology
  • Xitle Volcano Geoheritage, Mexico City: Raising Awareness of Natural Hazards and Environmental Sustainability in Active Volcanic Areas, 2021, Geoheritage
  • The use of immersive virtual reality for teaching fieldwork skills in complex structural terrains, 2022, Journal of Structural Geology
  • How Academics and the Public Experienced Immersive Virtual Reality for Geo-Education, 2021, Geosciences
  • Geoheritage and Resilience of Dallol and the Northern Danakil Depression in Ethiopia, 2020, Geoheritage

Frequent collaborators in research include:

  • Fabio Luca Bonali
  • Varvara Antoniou
  • Malcolm Whitworth
  • Alessandro Tibaldi
  • Fabio Vitello

Benjamin van Wyk de Vries regularly publishes in scientific venues such as:

  • Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
  • Bulletin of Volcanology
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks
  • Geoheritage

The scientist has also contributed to academic books, including a recent publication titled Percevoir, représenter, communiquer les risques naturels released in 2024 by the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique.

Best Publications

  • Pit crater structure and processes governing persistent activity at Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua

    Hazel Rymer;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;John Stix;Glyn Williams-Jones

  • Systematic morphometric characterization of volcanic edifices using digital elevation models

    Pablo Grosse;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Pablo A. Euillades;Matthieu Kervyn

  • Volcano instability induced by strike-slip faulting

    A. M. F. Lagmay;B. van Wyk de Vries;N. Kerle;D. M. Pyle

  • Structural analysis and analogue modeling of the kinematics and dynamics of rockslide avalanches

    Thomas Shea;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries

  • Flank spreading and collapse of weak-cored volcanoes

    Emmanuelle Cecchi;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Jean-Marc Lavest

  • Sector collapse forming at Casita volcano, Nicaragua

    Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Norman Kerle;Dave Petley

  • A global database of composite volcano morphometry

    Pablo Grosse;Pablo Andrés Euillades;Leonardo Daniel Euillades;Benjamin Van Wyk de Vries

  • Emplacement mechanisms of contrasting debris avalanches at Volcán Mombacho (Nicaragua), provided by structural and facies analysis

    Thomas Shea;Thomas Shea;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Martín Pilato

  • Volcano spreading controlled by dipping substrata

    Luke Wooller;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;John B. Murray;Hazel Rymer

  • The role of basement in volcano deformation

    Benjamin Van Wyk De Vries;Andrea Borgia

  • The volcano-tectonic evolution of Concepción, Nicaragua

    Andrea Borgia;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries

  • Laboratory Modelling of Volcano Plumbing Systems: A Review

    Olivier Galland;Eoghan P. Holohan;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Steffi Burchardt

  • Analogue models of caldera collapse in strike-slip tectonic regimes

    Eoghan P. Holohan;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Valentin R. Troll

  • The influence of edifice slope and substrata on volcano spreading.

    Audray Delcamp;Audray Delcamp;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Mike R. James

  • Structural analysis of the early stages of catastrophic stratovolcano flank-collapse using analogue models

    S. Daniel Andrade;S. Daniel Andrade;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries

  • The interaction between volcanoes and strike-slip, transtensional and transpressional fault zones : Analogue models and natural examples

    Lucie Mathieu;Lucie Mathieu;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Martin Pilato;Valentin R. Troll

  • Experiments on vertical basement fault reactivation below volcanoes

    Olivier Merle;Nathalie Vidal;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries

  • Landslides and spreading of oceanic hot-spot and arc shield volcanoes on Low Strength Layers (LSLs): an analogue modeling approach

    Jean-François Oehler;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Philippe Labazuy

  • The Managua Graben and Las Sierras-Masaya volcanic complex (Nicaragua); pull-apart localization by an intrusive complex: results from analogue modeling

    Guillaume Girard;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries

  • Structure and dynamics of surface uplift induced by incremental sill emplacement

    Craig Magee;Ian D. Bastow;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Christopher A.-L. Jackson

  • Precursory slope distress prior to the 2010 Mount Meager landslide, British Columbia

    Gioachino Roberti;Gioachino Roberti;Brent Ward;Benjamin van Wyk de Vries;Pierre Friele

Frequent Co-Authors

Valentin R. Troll
Valentin R. Troll Uppsala University
John J. Clague
John J. Clague Simon Fraser University
Matthieu Kervyn
Matthieu Kervyn Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Thomas R. Walter
Thomas R. Walter University of Potsdam
Olivier Merle
Olivier Merle University of Clermont Auvergne
Christian Koeberl
Christian Koeberl University of Vienna
Giacomo Corti
Giacomo Corti National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Ian D. Bastow
Ian D. Bastow Imperial College London
John J. Walsh
John J. Walsh University College Dublin
Christopher A.-L. Jackson
Christopher A.-L. Jackson Imperial College London

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