Seismology & Geodesy

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Bryant Chow
Seismology & Geodesy

Investigates Earth structure and tectonic processes by leveraging seismic data, software development, and numerical modeling
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David Fee
AVO Coordinating Scientist
Uses infrasound and seismic data to study volcanic eruptions and other explosions
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Társilo Girona
Seismology & Geodesy

Volcanology

Explores the precursory activity of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes by combining physics- and data-based models
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Ronni Grapenthin
Seismology & Geodesy

Volcanology

Studies volcanoes, earthquakes and other crustal deformation processes with GPS and InSAR
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Dmitry Nicolsky
Seismology & Geodesy

Models cryosphere processes and develops tsunami hazard mitigation products
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Evans Onyango
Seismology & Geodesy

Uses seismic waves to image Earth's crust and study earthquakes
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Revathy M. Parameswaran
Seismology & Geodesy

Volcanology

Employs GPS and seismology to study earthquakes, crustal deformation and stress evolution
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Carl Tape
Seismology & Geodesy

Uses seismic waves to study earthquakes and image Earth's internal structure
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Julien Thurin
Seismology & Geodesy

Develops uncertainty estimation methods for applications in imaging and earthquake source characterization
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Michael West
AEC Director
Improves seismic techniques for monitoring and understanding natural hazards and environmental change with an emphasis on Alaska

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Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

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