2007 GSA Denver Annual Meeting (28–31 October 2007)

Session No. 173
Tuesday, 30 October 2007: 1:30 PM-5:30 PM

Geophysics/Tectonophysics/Seismology (Posters)

Authors will be present from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

 

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PALEOMAGNETIC INVESTIGATION OF THE CHIAPAS MASSIF AND TONALA SHEAR ZONE, WESTERN MAYA BLOCK
GEISSMAN, John, Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, MSC03-2040, Northrop Hall 141, Albuquerque, NM 87131, WAWRZYNIEC, Timothy, Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, MSCO3-2040, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, MOLINA GARZA, Roberto, Centro de Geociencias, UNAM, -Campus Juriquilla, Queretaro, Queretaro, 76230, Mexico and MUGGLETON, Scott, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Univ of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, jgeiss@unm.edu, jgeiss@unm.edu
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NEOTECTONIC KINEMATICS (GPS) VS. GEOLOGIC KINEMATICS OF THE CENTRAL RANGE FAULT SYSTEM, SOUTH AMERICAN-CARIBBEAN PLATE BOUNDARY, TRINIDAD
HOJNOWSKI, Jenna1, SHARMAN, Kathleen2, GIORGIS, Scott2 and WEBER, John3, (1)Geological Sciences, Kent State University, 221 McGilvrey Hall, Kent, OH 44242, (2)Geological Sciences, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454, (3)Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, 125 Padnos, Allendale, MI 49401-9403, jhojnow1@kent.edu, jhojnow1@kent.edu
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BLOCK ROTATION IN THE CENTRAL RANGE FAULT SYSTEM, CARIBBEAN-SOUTH AMERICAN PLATE BOUNDARY, TRINIDAD
SHARMAN, Kathleen E.1, HOJNOWSKI, Jenna C.1, GIORGIS, Scott1 and ZDAN, Stephen2, (1)Geological Sciences, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454, (2)Geology, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Drive, 125 Padnos, Allendale, MI 49401-9403, kes21@geneseo.edu, kes21@geneseo.edu
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ROCK MAGNETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF FOLDED LOWER CARBONIFEROUS CARBONATES, NW MONTANA AND SW ALBERTA: IMPLICATIONS FOR OROGENIC REMAGNETIZATIONS
ZECHMEISTER, Matthew S., School of Geology and Geophysics, The University of Oklahoma, 100 E. Boyd St, Suite 810, Norman, OK 73019, ELMORE, R. Douglas, School of Geology and Geophysics, Univesity of Oklahoma, 100 E. boyd St, Norman, OK 73019 and FERRE, Eric C., Department of Geology, Southern Illinois Univ at Carbondale, MC 4324, Carbondale, IL 62901, zechmeim@ou.edu, zechmeim@ou.edu
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PALEOMAGNETIC AND ROCK MAGNETIC RESULTS FROM QUATERNARY LAVAS AND TUFFS OF THE YELLOWSTONE PLATEAU VOLCANIC FIELD
HARLAN, Stephen S., Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 and MORGAN, Lisa A., U.S. Geological Survey, P.O. Box 25046, MS 973, Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, sharlan@gmu.edu, sharlan@gmu.edu
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PROCESSING REGIONAL GRAVITY AND MAGNETIC DATA FOR PETROLEUM RESOURCE ASSESSMENT OF THE CIRCUM ARCTIC
BROWN, Philip J., Crustal Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25046, MS 964, Denver, CO 80225, KLETT, Timothy R., Central Energy Resources Team, U.S. Geological Survey, DFC, PO Box 25046, MS 939, Denver, CO 80225 and SALTUS, Richard, Dfc, U.S. Geological Survey, PO Box 25046, MS964, Denver, CO 80225-0046, pbrown@usgs.gov, pbrown@usgs.gov
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NEW OBSERVATIONS ON THE EXTENT OF CAMBRIAN RIFTING IN COLORADO
PARDO, Jessica1, RUSSIAN Sr, Carlos1, DRENTH, Benjamin1, KELLER, G. Randy1 and LEVIN, Rianda2, (1)School of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, 100 East Boyd, Norman, OK 73019, (2)Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 760 Davis Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-1710ke, jessicapardo@ou.edu, jessicapardo@ou.edu
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HIGH RESOLUTION GRAVITY STUDY OF THE GRAY FOSSIL SITE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
WHITELAW, Julie, Geology, East Tennesse State University, 1234 w chadam ln, Johnson City, TN 76303, MICKUS, Kevin L., Dept. of Geosciences, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897, WHITELAW, Michael, Geology, East Tennessee State University, 1234 w chadam ln, Johnson City, TN 76303 and NAVE, Jerry, Geomatics, North Carolina A&T State University, greensboro, NC 27411, kevinmickus@missouristate.edu, kevinmickus@missouristate.edu
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A GEOPHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF SEASONAL SOIL MOISTURE DYNAMICS IN A TEXAS VERTISOL
AMIDU, Sikiru A. and DUNBAR, John A., Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798-7354, Sikiru_Amidu@baylor.edu, Sikiru_Amidu@baylor.edu
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GROUND-PENETRATING RADAR AND DIELECTRIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SHALLOW RESERVOIR ANALOGS IN CENTRAL TEXAS CARBONATES
MUKHERJEE, Damayanti1, HEGGY, Essam2, KHAN, Shuhab D.1 and SULLIVAN, Charlotte3, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of Houston, 312 S & R Building-1, Houston, TX 77204–5007, (2)Lunar and Planetary Institute, 3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058–1113, (3)Appl. Geol. & Geochem. Group, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, Richland, WA 99352–999, dmukherjee2@uh.edu, dmukherjee2@uh.edu
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POTENTIAL FRACTURABLE FACIES IDENTIFICATION USING SEISMIC ATTRIBUTES AND SEISMIC INVERSION
PEREZ, Roderick, School of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, 100 East Boyd, Norman, OK 73019 and SLATT, Roger, School of Geology and Geophysics, The University of Oklahoma, 100 East Boyd Street, Norman, OK 73019, roderickperez@ou.edu, roderickperez@ou.edu
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SUBTLE FAULT DETECTION AND MAPPING FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION ASSESSMENT IN THE ILLINOIS BASIN
MCBRIDE, John H., Geological Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, LEETARU, H.E., Illinois State Geol Survey, 615 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, KEACH II, R. William, Geological Sciences, Brigham Young University, P. O. Box 24606, Provo, UT 84602 and NELSON, W. John, Illinois State Geological Survey, 615 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, john_mcbride@byu.edu, john_mcbride@byu.edu
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THE USGS TRAINING COURSE IN MODERN EARTHQUAKE HAZARD ASSESSMENTS IN AFGHANISTAN
GARTHWAITE, Matthew1, MOONEY, Walter1, MEDLIN, Jack2, HOLZER, Tom1, MCGARR, Art3 and BOHANNON, Robert G.4, (1)U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Rd, MS 977, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (2)U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 917, Reston, VA 20192, (3)U.S. Geological Survey, MS 977, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (4)U.S. Geological Survey, MS 980, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, mgarthwaite@usgs.gov, mgarthwaite@usgs.gov
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SEISMIC STRONG MOTION ARRAY PROJECT SSMAP TO RECORD FUTURE LARGE EARTHQUAKES IN THE NICOYA PENINSULA AREA, COSTA RICA
SIMILA, Gerry1, LAFROMBOISE, Eli1, RAMIREZ, Cristo1, MCNALLY, Karen2, QUINTERO, Ronnie3 and SEGURA, Juan4, (1)Geological Sciences, California State University Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330-8266, (2)Earth and Planetary Sciences Department, University of California,Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, (3)Ovsicori, Universidad Nacional, Apartado Postal: 2346-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica, (4)OVSICORI, Universidad Nacional, Apartado Postal: 2346-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica, gsimila@csun.edu, gsimila@csun.edu
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LARGEST LIKELY EARTHQUAKE, CENTRAL AND EASTERN UNITED STATES
WHEELER, Russell L., USGS, P.O. Box 25046, MS 966, Denver, CO 80225 and JOHNSTON, Arch C., Center for Earthquake Research and Information, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, wheeler@usgs.gov, wheeler@usgs.gov
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A PASSIVE SEISMIC INVESTIGATION OF THE CRUSTAL STUCTURE UNDER OHIO
BRANDEBERRY, Jessica L. and STIERMAN, Donald J., Environmental Sciences, University of Toledo, MS 604, Toledo, OH 43606, jbrande5@utnet.utoledo.edu, jbrande5@utnet.utoledo.edu
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REMNANTS OF PROTEROZOIC FLAT-SLAB SUBDUCTION BENEATH THE MID-CONTINENT, USA
BEDLE, Heather and VAN DER LEE, Suzan, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University, 1850 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, heather@earth.northwestern.edu, heather@earth.northwestern.edu
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PRELIMINARY RESULT OF SURFACE DEFORMATION IN SUBURBAN CENTRAL TAIWAN OBSERVED BY PSINSAR
YEN, Jiun-Yee1, CHEN, Kun-Shan2, CHANG, Chung-Pai3, LU, Yu-Fang4, HWANG, Cheinway4 and HUNG, Wei-Chia5, (1)Institute of Earth Science, National Hualien University of Education, No. 123, Hua-Hsi Rd, Hualien, 970, Taiwan, (2)Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University, No. 300, Jhongda Rd, Jhongli, 320, Taiwan, (3)Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University, No. 300, Jhongda Rd, Jhongli, 320, (4)Department of Civil Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan, (5)Energy & Resource Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Bldg. 24, 195 Sec.4, Chung Hsing Rd. Chutung, Hsinchu, 310, Taiwan, jyyen@csrsr.ncu.edu.tw, jyyen@csrsr.ncu.edu.tw
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APPLICATION OF WELLLOG TOOLS AND ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY IN SOURCE ROCK IDENTIFICATION, SOUTHERN GULF OF SUEZ, EGYPT
ABDEL FATTAH, Tharwt Ahmed, Geology Department, Faculty of Scienc, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, tfattah_15@hotmail.com, tfattah_15@hotmail.com
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DISPROPORTIONATE WEAKENING OF SERPENTINITE FAULT GOUGE BY TALC AND BRUCITE
MOORE, Diane E., Earthquake Science Center, U. S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 977, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 and LOCKNER, David A., U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Rd., MS977, Menlo Park, CA 94025, dmoore@usgs.gov, dmoore@usgs.gov
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SEPARATION OF GEOMETRICAL AND MECHANICAL FACTORS FOR A NON-LINEAR THEORY OF POROELASTIC MEDIA
CHESNOKOV, Evgueni M., Institute For Theoretical Geophysics, Sarkeys Energy Centre, University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 73019, USA, Oklahoma, OK 73019, KUKHARENKO, Yuri A., Institute of Physics of the Earth, RAS, Russia, Moscow, Moscow, -, Russia and SBOYCHAKOV, Aleksey M., Geophysics, Institute of Physics of the Earth, RAS, Russia, Moscow, Russia, Moscow, 129626, Prospect Mira st-t, 108-280, Moscow, 129626, Russia, echesnok@ou.edu, echesnok@ou.edu