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Sheehan, Anne

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  • Dr. Sheehan's research is focused on the geophysical study of earthquakes, tsunamis, and the crust and upper mantle of the Earth and its relation to earthquake hazards and tectonic deformation. Sheehan's projects include geophysical studies in New Zealand, Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and the Rocky Mountains and Rio Grande Rift of Colorado and New Mexico. Much of Sheehan's work includes the deployment of portable seismometers both on-land and in oceanic regions (ocean bottom seismometers). The seismometers record both distant and local earthquakes. The earthquakes are used as signals to image subsurface structure and to study earthquake source characteristics. Sheehan has led experiments that use ocean bottom seismometers offshore New Zealand and Alaska. Sheehan is an expert on earthquakes in the Rocky Mountain region, including those induced by human activities.

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  • geophysics, earthquakes, tsunamis, deep Earth structure, crust and mantle structure, seismology, geology, mountains, plate tectonics, induced earthquakes

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  • GEOL 1170 - Our Deadly Planet
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
    This course investigates those events so dramatic and catastrophic that they have left evidence in the geologic record that suggest they significantly impacted life on the planet. These include. but are not limited to, violent volcanic eruptions, mega-earthquakes and associated tsunamis, landslides and sector collapse on volcanoes, megafloods, rapid climatic change, superstorms, and impacts from asteroids and comets. The intent is to use examples from recent events and processes to frame and interpret evidence for these types of events observed in the rock record.
  • GEOL 3330 - Principles of Geophysics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
    Provides an introduction to fundamental geophysics including seismology, geomagnetism, gravity, and electromagnetic methods with applications to plate tectonics and exploration of the subsurface.
  • GEOL 4130 - Principles of Geophysics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019
  • GEOL 4714 - Field Geophysics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Applies geophysical field techniques and data interpretation to studying geological and engineering problems. Fieldwork includes seismic, gravity, magnetic, and electrical measurements.
  • GEOL 5101 - Introduction to Geological Sciences Faculty I
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Welcomes and introduces all new graduate students to the Department of Geological Sciences. Faculty discuss their research and their academic trajectories. The week�s geology colloquium is discussed. Tutorials from staff introduce how the university works, what funding opportunities exist, and how and when to apply for such funding.
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