Tag Archives: USGS

Paleomagnetism and Problem-Solving | September 5, 2012

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Surprise Valley

With each challenge it encountered, the more the team seemed to take on a life of its own, emerging as a dynamic, complex organism, much more than the sum of its parts. Facing another technical hurdle, it continued to push … Continue reading →

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Down and Dirty in the Field | September 4, 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Surprise Valley

Back in his cozy office lined with laden bookshelves and topographic maps, lead scientist Jonathan Glen spoke about the necessity of adaptability in fieldwork.  The suddenness with which conditions could change, despite the team’s careful planning, was a common thread … Continue reading →

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Smoothing out the Kinks | Sept 2, 2012

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Surprise Valley

How does science work? Though romanticized as a string of exciting, accidental discoveries, in reality, the bulk of scientific research happens in the prelude to discovery–the humbler, though no less exciting, process of troubleshooting. The first day of an expedition … Continue reading →

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Introduction: Mapping Underground Faults and Fractures in Surprise Valley

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Surprise Valley

Tucked in the northeastern corner of California, Surprise Valley is a quiet rural community of about 1,000, set amidst a vast high desert landscape dotted with hot springs and dry lakebeds. But there’s far more going on below the ground than you’d … Continue reading →

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