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Geodesy and Lithospheric Deformation

Measuring the movement of defined points on the earth's surface to better understand the stresses and strains affecting the crust and upper mantle.

Academics

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STEGMAN, DAVE
Associate Professor
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HAASE, JENNIFER
Researcher
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SCLATER, JOHN
Professor
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FIALKO, YURI
Professor
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MINSTER, JEAN-BERNARD
Professor
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BORSA, ADRIAN
Associate Professor
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DORMAN, LEROY
Emeritus
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BOCK, YEHUDA
Researcher
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Centers, Labs, and Programs

California Real Time Network
CSRC

Maintains a network of GPS control stations to provide a reliable spatial reference system in California.

Gravity Lab

Develops geophysical instruments including sensors for detection of seismic, infrasonic, and crustal deformation signals.

SOPAC

Processes and archives high-precision GPS data for the study of earthquake hazards, tectonic plate motion, crustal deformation and meteorology.
 

Earth News

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