Dr. David Stone, Emeritus Professor
In many ways the label "Paleomagnetism" is misleading, since although it is the main theme of our research, is not the only branch of geophysics that we work in. The breadth of topics covered by the various theses listed below is a good indicator of the interdisciplinary nature of our interests.
Paleomagnetic studies in Alaska were one of the triggers for the whole concept of tectonostratigraphic terranes formulated by David Jones and others. The paleomagnetics laboratory in Fairbanks, which was established in 1966, has been involved in paleomagnetic measurements since its inception. Initially most studies were aimed at understanding the behavior of the geomagnetic field, particularly paleosecular variation, then moved into trying to unravel the travel histories of the various Alaskan terranes. Since that time we have added Northeastern Russia to our areas of study, and investigated the uses of paleomagnetic techniques in looking for indicators of paleoclimate changes and catastrophic events such as volcanic eruptions and major earthquakes.
In addition to paleomagnetism we are also involved in other geophysical studies. These include gravity and magnetic surveys and modeling of the Novarupta area of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes near Katmai, and the Okpilak batholith in northeastern Alaska, as well as attempts to model the deep structure under the Bering strait and parts of Northeastern Russia.
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Theses Supervised by D.B.Stone
Cameron, C.P., Paleomagnetism of Shemya and Adak Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, University of Alaska, Ph.D. Thesis, 164 pp., 1970.
Annma, K., An Aeromagnetic Survey in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Alaska, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 97 pp., 1971.
Chatterjee, B.N., Paleomagnetism of the Crater Creek Basalts, Umnak 1sland, Alaska, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 85 pp., 1971.
Bingham, D.K., Paleosecular Variation of the Geomagnetic Field in Alaska, University of Alaska, Ph.D. Thesis, 143 pp., 1971.
Trible, M.C., Ground Magnetometer Survey in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Alaska, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 210 pp., 1972.
Packer, D.R., Paleomagnetism of the Mesosoic in Alaska, University of Alaska, Ph.D., Thesis, 159 pp., 1972.
Metzner, R.A., Magnetotelluric Investigation of Augustine Island Volcano, M.S. Thesis, 116 pp., 1975.
Barrett, S., A Three-Dimensional Magnetic Model of Augustine Island Volcano, M.S. Thesis,. 175 pp., 1978.
Panuska, B.C., Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Petrology of the Kiska Harbor Formation and its Relationship to the Near Island-Amchitka Lineament, Aleutian Islands, M.S. Thesis, 90 pp., 1980.
Bracey, D.R., Geophysics and Tectonic Development of the Carolina Basin, M.S. Thesis (ext.) 81 pp. 1981.
Witte, W.K. Paleomagnetism and Paleogeography of Cretaceous Northern Alaska, M. S. Thesis, l46 pp., 1982.
Panuska, B.C., Paleomagnetism of the Wrangellia and Alexander Terranes and the Tectonic History of Southern Alaska, University of Alaska Ph.D. Thesis, 197 pp., 1984.
Wittbrodt, P.R., Paleomagnetism and Petrology of St. Matthew Island, Bering Sea, Alaska, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 210 pp., 1985.
Ewy, B.J., Computer Enhanced Evaluation Procedures of Arctic and Subarctic Soils, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 111 pp., 1985.
Harris, R.A., Paleomagnetism, Geochronology and Paleotemperature of the Yukon-Koyukuk Province, Alaska, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 143 pp., 1985.
Estabrook, C.H., Seismotectonics of Northern Alaska, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 139 pp., 1985.
Smith, D.T., Gravity Investigation of Northern Alaska with Emphasis on the Wiseman Quadrangle and the Adjacent Dalton Highway, University of Alaska, M.S. Thesis, 116 pp., 1986.
Wolf, LW., Upper Crustal Structure of Southern Alaska: An Interpretation of seismic Refraction Data from the Trans-Alaska Crustal Transect, University of Alaska, Ph.D. thesis, 119 pp., 1989.
Hanks, C.L., A comparative study of contrasting structural styles in the range-front region of the Northeastern Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Northeastern Brooks Range, Alaska, PhD thesis, University of Alaska, 271pp, 1991.
Stihler, S.D., Paleomagnetic Investigation of Seismic and Volcanic Activity Recorded in the Sediments of Skilak Lake, Alaska, Ms Thesis, University of Alaska, 120 pp, 1991.
Crumley, S.D., Characterization of magnetic minerals in loess deposits from Central Alaska: Implications for paleoclimatology. M.S. Thesis, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 112 p., 1992.
Goodliffe, A.M., A gravity and magnetic study in the vicinity of Novarupta, Katmai National Park, Alaska. M.S. Thesis, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 180 pp., 1993.
Petersen, C.A., Gravity Modeling of the Okpilak Batholith, Northeastern Brooks Range, Alaska. M.S. Thesis, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 90 pp., 1995.
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