Earth

Seismology and Earthquake Physics

The study of earthquakes, the propagation of seismic waves, and Earth's internal structure.

Academics

Peter Shearer
Professor
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Research Geophysicist
Debi Kilb
Earth Section Researcher
Gabi Laske
Professor
Vashan Wright
Assistant Professor
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Researcher
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Alice Gabriel
Associate Professor
Wenyuan Fan
Associate Professor
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Centers, Labs, and Programs

Broadband Seismic Data Collection Center

Tectonics and hydrogeology.

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

Supports Internet-data applications in the research, education, and public safety realms in San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial counties.

Focuses on physics-based signal processing mostly using just weak noise as a source.

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

A continental scale seismic observatory.