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Tectonics and Structural Geology

Studying the tectonic forces within the Earth give rise to continents, ocean basins, mountain ranges, earthquake belts, and most volcanoes, along with the resulting deformation of geological structures.

Academics

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LASKE, GABI
Professor in Residence
Neal Driscoll
DRISCOLL, NEAL
Professor
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CURRAY, JOSEPH
Emeritus
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CHIN, EMILY
Assistant Professor
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FIALKO, YURI
Professor
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STEGMAN, DAVE
Associate Professor
Vashan Wright
WRIGHT, VASHAN
Assistant Professor
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SCLATER, JOHN
Professor
Debi Kilb
KILB, DEBI
Academic (Project Scientist)
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MINSTER, JEAN-BERNARD
Professor
Ross Parnell-Turner
PARNELL-TURNER, ROSS
Assistant Professor
GEE, JEFFREY
Professor
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Centers, Labs, and Programs

SOPAC

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

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