Ed Clark

Research Technician
Alaska Volcano Observatory, UAF/GI
B.P.S. Nat. Res. Mgmt., Geologic Interpretation, 1980, State Univ. College of NY at Brockport

Graduate Special Student, 1995-1997, Dartmouth College

B.S. Geology, 2000, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Phone:  907-474-1149     Fax:  907-474-5618   
E-mail: eclark [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu

Ed worked for the Alaska Earthquake Information Center from 1999 until he came to AVO in May 2003. His position has him ordering, preparing, testing, shiping, installing, servicing, and repairing (whew!) scientific instrumenation for volcano monitoring.
What sorts of instruments? These include but are not limited to Seismometers, Pressure Sensors, Electric Field Detectors, Lightning Detectors, and web cameras. Ed finds the challenge of getting scientific instrumentation to function properly in the harsh volcanic environment of the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands to be very rewarding and enjoys the close camaraderie between the faculty, students and staff in a community that brings out the best in all its members.

James Dixon
Geophysicist Alaska Volcano Observatory, USGS
M.S. Geophysics, 1991 University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK
B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1990 University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK
B.A. Geology, 1984 University of California Santa Barbara

Phone:  907-474-7099     Fax:  907-474-5618   
E-mail: jpdixon [at] usgs [dot] gov [Home Page]

Steve Estes
Research Professional Alaska Earthquake Information Center, UAF/GI
University of Alaska '78 MS, Geophysics, Seismology
University of Hawaii '74 BS, Geophysics, Geology

University of Hawaii '72 BSEE , Electrical Engineering,Computers

Phone:  907-474-7425     Fax:  907-474-5618   
E-mail: estes [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu [Home Page]

Alexander "Max" Kaufman
Research Technician University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF/GI

E-mail: amkaufman [at] alaska [dot] edu

Max is a member of the Geodesy group, installing and maintaining GPS stations throughout Alaska. He also finds himself often helping out with other geophysical installations.

Mitch Robinson
System Analyst

Seismology Department
University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF/GI
Phone:  907-474-5618     Fax:  907-474-5618   
E-mail: mitch [at] giseis [dot] alaska [dot] edu [Home Page]

Scott Stihler
Seismic Research Analyst
Alaska Volcano Observatory, UAF/GI
University of Michigan: BS Geology 1982

University of South Carloina: MS Geology 1985

University of Alaska Fairbanks: MS Geophysics 1991

Phone:  907-474-5450     Fax:  907-474-5618   
E-mail: scott [at] giseis [dot] alaska [dot] edu [Home Page]

Dr. Glenn Thompson
Network Seismologist
Alaska Volcano Observatory, UAF/GI
B.Sc. in Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics, University of St. Andrews, 1993

Advanced M.Sc. in Geophysics, University of Durham, 1994
Ph.D. in Volcano-Seismology, University of Leeds, 1999

Phone:  907-474-7424     Fax:  907-474-5618   
E-mail: gthompson [at] alaska [dot] edu  [Home Page]

Glenn first came to the Alaska Volcano Observatory as a postdoc in 1998 and built a web-based monitoring and alarm system for Alaskan volcanoes. From 2000-2004 he undertook an exciting assignment as the Senior Seismologist and Deputy Director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, working on one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes. There he upgraded the seismic network and acquisition systems and developed new alarm, analysis and archival systems, and moved the seismic monitoring to a new observatory. He returned to Alaska in 2006 to work at the Alaska Earthquake Information Center where he developed seismic monitoring systems for emergency operations centers throughout the state and for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and on enhancing the AEIC Shakemap system. He rejoined AVO in 2008 and is working with Dr. Mike West to enhance AVO's seismic monitoring capabilities.

Volcano-seismic monitoring is a very rewarding field because it allows us to forecast dome collapses and explosive eruptions and alert the authorities as soon as this activity occurs. It saves lives and allows the authorities to reduce economic losses. To advance this field I would encourage young scientists to volunteer at volcano observatories, and take classes.