Juliet G. CriderAssociate ProfessorEarth and Space Sciences Box 351310 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195-1310 e-mail: criderj[at]uw.edu phone: (206) 543-8715 fax: (206) 543-0489 |
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I study the physical processes involved in faulting, folding and associated crustal deformation. These interests encompass the structure of faults and fault zones, the evolution of folds, formation and degradation of fault scarps, and the geologic record of past earthquakes. My current work with students leverages recent advances in photogrammetry and isotope geochemistry to address problems in the geometry and mechanics of folds, the co-evolution of fault zones and fluid pathways, and the degradation of bedrock fault scarps. Other work includes neotectonics of the Pacific Northwest, including Neogene faulting, deformation within the volcanic arc and the Columbia Plateau, and the rise of the North Cascades. We balance field study with advanced visualization, geophysical or geochemical analyses, and analytical or numerical modeling to evaluate the factors that influence the tectonic landforms and deformation we observe. The courses I teach cover topics from the deformation of rocks and the physics behind Earth processes to understanding the interplay between human infrastructure and our dynamic landscape.
I am also Program Director for the Masters in ESS- Applied Geosciences (MESSAGe). If you are interested in building a professional career that addresses how people and infrastructure interact with our dynamic landscape, consider MESSAGe for practical training.
Curriculum Vita [pdf]Courses Taught at UW
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