The goal of Dr. Tiampo's research is to provide a comprehensive understanding of processes which govern natural and anthropogenic hazards and, in particular, those which generate earthquakes, and thus improve the associated estimates of the regional seismic hazard. This is accomplished through the integration of large quantities of remote sensing data such as GPS data, differential InSAR, seismicity and gravity, in order to provide critical information on the nature and scale of these hazards. This research includes improvements into the nature and quantity of that data, innovative analysis techniques, accurate models of the geophysical sources, and timely, appropriate assimilation into various computational models. Significant contributions from her research group include development of the first of a new generation of seismicity measures and effective inversions for the sources of surface deformation associated with earthquake and volcanic hazard as well as anthropogenic signals.
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Remote sensing of Earth, natural and anthropogenic hazards, Interferometric Synthetric Aperture Radar, InSAR, geodesy, GPS, polarimetry, statistical seismology
GEOL 1170 - Our Deadly Planet
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2023
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 3950 - Natural Catastrophes and Geologic Hazards
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Spring 2018
Surveys historic and prehistoric natural disasters, their cause and potential for recurrence. Meteorite impact, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, magnetic reversals and major extinction events. Department enforced prerequisite: one year of science.
GEOL 6650 - Seminar in Geophysics
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2021
Advanced seminar studies in geophysical subjects for graduate students. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as ASTR 6650 and PHYS 6650.
GEOL 6655 - InSAR Processing and Interpretation
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2023
Understand the concepts and applications of interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and differential InSAR, to include an introduction to physical geodesy and satellite techniques. Same as PHYS 6655.
GEOL 6940 - Master's Candidate for Degree
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Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
Registration intended for students preparing for a thesis defense, final examination, culminating activity, or completion of degree.
GEOL 6950 - Master's Thesis
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Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Spring 2024
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
PHYS 6650 - Seminar in Geophysics
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Fall 2021
Advanced seminar studies in geophysical subjects for graduate students. Same as GEOL 6650 and GEOL 6650.
PHYS 6655 - InSAR Processing and Interpretation
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Fall 2018
Understand the concepts and applications of interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and differential InSAR, to include an introduction to physical geodesy and satellite techniques. Same as PHYS 6655.
