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United States

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

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

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)

Hosting Period

Jan-Dec 2027

Facilities & Resources

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

Project Language

English

Keywords

Landslide, rockfall, earthquake, geotechnical, mapping

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