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.

Recent News

Renowned Scientific Drilling Vessel with Ties to Scripps Visits San Diego

From the Field: ‘Trail by Fire’ Takes Geoscientists on a Rugged Tour of South American Volcanoes

Research Highlight: What is Tearing Africa Apart?

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Academics

STEGMAN, Dave
Associate Professor

PARNELL-TURNER, ROSS
Assistant Professor

WILLENBRING, JANE
Associate Professor


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Centers, Labs, and Projects

Brown Lab
Tectonics and hydrogeology.

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Recent Publications

Levy, Y.; Rockwell, T. K.; Shaw, J. H.; Plesch, A.; Driscoll, N. W.; Perea, H.
Blackman, D. K.; Abe, N.; Carlson, R. L.; Guerin, G.; Ildefonse, B.; Kumpf, A.

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