Wesley K. Wallace

Professor of Geology

Rice University '72, B.A.; Fulbright scholar University of Helsinki, '72-'73; University of Washington, '76, M.S., '81, Ph.D.

Dr. Wallace has a joint appointment with the Department of Geology and Geophysics and the Geophysical Institute. His research interests include the tectonic evolution of Alaska and the structure of mountain belts, in particular the geometry and evolution of fold-and-thrust belts. His major current research focus is on the geometry and kinematics of detachment folds and duplexes in the Brooks Range of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and near the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. He also has recently conducted research in the Chersky Range of northeastern Siberia on the origin of arcuate mountain belts and the interference of folds and faults of different age and orientation.

email: Wes.Wallace@.gi.alaska.edu
phone: 907-474-5386
FAX: 907-474-5163

Recent Publications

For more information on current research:

Geologic evolution of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Geometry and Kinematics of Detachment Folds in the Northeastern Brooks Range

Origin of Arcuate Structural Trends in the Chersky Range, Northeastern Siberia

Structure of the north-central Brooks Range along the Trans-Alaska Crustal Transect

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