Earth

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

Neal Driscoll
Professor
Vashan Wright
Assistant Professor
Debi Kilb
Academic (Project Scientist)
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John Sclater
Professor
David Stegman
Associate Professor
Ross Parnell-Turner
Assistant Professor
Gabi Laske
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Centers, Labs, and Programs

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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