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James O'Connor, Lydia Staisch, Kevin Schmidt, Brian Collins

U.S. Geological Survey Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center

United States

Principal Investigator

James O'Connor, Lydia Staisch, Kevin Schmidt, Brian Collins

Research Interests

1) Seismic, tsunami, and landslide hazards of the Cascadia subduction zone (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/gmeg/science/pacific-northwest-geologic-mapping-northern-pacific-border-cascades-and). 2) Landscape resiliency in CA, OR, and WA (https://www.usgs.gov/centers/gmeg/science/geologic-mapping-landscape-resiliency-california-oregon-and-washington) with emphasis on relation between geomorphology, ecosystems and landslides. 3) Storm-induced shallow landslides and debris flows, deep-seated landslide mobility, and rockfall initiation in California (https://www.usgs.gov/programs/landslide-hazards/science/csi-rockfall-forensics)

Proposed Hosting Period

Jan-Dec 2027

Exchange Language

English

Facilities Resources

U.S. Geological Survey facilities: Office space, internet, vehicles, field gear

Host Contact

James O'Connor, Lydia Staisch, Kevin Schmidt, Brian Collins

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