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Andrea L Creighton, PhD

Andy is a hydrologist and the Tribal Relations Liaison in the Colorado Water Science Center.

Her current research combines field-based measurements, remote sensing observations, and modeling applications to investigate the impacts of changing snowpack processes and wildfire disturbances on water quality and quantity.

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. University of Wyoming, 2019, Geophysics

  • B.S. Clemson University, 2014, Geology

Science and Products

Elevation Data from Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the Confluence of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2022

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has been collecting topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, Colorado. The 10 study areas are located along Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River in Pueblo. This data release presents topographic survey data, Light Detection a
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Colorado Water Science Center

Elevation Data from Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the Confluence of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2021

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has been collecting topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, Colorado. The 10 study areas are located along Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River in Pueblo. This data release presents topographic survey data, Light Detection a
By
Colorado Water Science Center

Elevation Data from Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the Confluence of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2020

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has been collecting topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, Colorado. The 10 study areas are located along Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River in Pueblo. This data release presents topographic survey data, Light Detection a
By
Colorado Water Science Center

Elevation and elevation-change maps of Fountain Creek, southeastern Colorado, 2015-20

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has collected topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, southeastern Colorado. The 10 study areas were located between Colorado Springs and the terminus of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River in Pueblo. The purpose of this report is to present elevation maps based on topographic surveys
By
Water Resources, Colorado Water Science Center
Stories of the Water Cycle, Drippy's Journey Through A Changing World

New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

After over 2 decades, the USGS Water Resources Mission Area revealed a new Water Cycle Diagram during a virtual release party, Stories of the Water Cycle, held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 pm ET. The updated, comprehensive diagram depicts how Earth’s water is stored and moves, both naturally and because of human action.

By
Water Resources
This graphic shows a quote from Andy’s narrative. It reads: “I was the first woman to be a part of a self-sustained snowmachine expedition across the North Slope of Alaska. It was amazing to be able to break down some of those barriers that are still in place for women in science.” Yellow quotation marks bookend her quote.
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A photo shows USGS scientist Dr. Andy Creighton smiling at the camera. Andy is on a pair of dark skis posing in a filed of snow. Behind her, rocky mountains are dusted in snow and evergreen trees. Andy is wearing bright snow gear that includes yellow ski boots, red ski pants, a turquoise hoodie, and a yellow backpack. Andy is also wearing sunglasses.
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A photo shows USGS scientist Andy Creighton smiling at the camera. Andy is on a pair of dark skis posing in a filed of snow. Behind her, rocky mountains are dusted in snow and evergreen trees. Andy is wearing bright snow gear that includes yellow ski boots, red ski pants, a turquoise hoodie, and a yellow backpack. Andy is also wearing sunglasses.
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This graphic shows a quote from Andy’s narrative. It reads: “This is my first permanent government position, now I get to ski and do alpine hydrogeophysics - talk about a dream job!“ Yellow quotation marks bookend her quote.
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Non-USGS Publications**

Rangel R.C., Parsekian A. D., Farquharson L. M., Jones B. M., Ohara N., Creighton A. L., Gaglioti B. V., Kanevskiy M., Breen A. L., Bergstedt H., Romanovsky V. E., Hinkel K. M., 2021, Geophysical Observations of Taliks Below Drained Lake Basins on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JB020889
Parsekian A.D., Creighton A.L., Jones B.M., Arp C.D., 2021, Surface nuclear magnetic resonance observations of permafrost thaw below floating, bedfast, and transitional ice lakes: GEOPHYSICS, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JB020889
Arp C.D., Jones B.M., Engram M., Alexeev V.A., Cai L., Parsekian A., Hinkel K., Bondurant A.C., Creighton A.L., 2018, Contrasting lake ice responses to winter climate indicate future variability and trends on the Alaskan Arctic Coastal Plain: Environmental Research Letters, https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aae994
Creighton A.L., Parsekian A.D., Angelopoulos M., Jones B.M., Bondurant A., Engram M., Lenz J., Overduin P.P., Grosse G., Babcock E., Arp C.D., 2018, Transient Electromagnetic Surveys for the Determination of Talik Depth and Geometry Beneath Thermokarst Lakes: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JB016121
Pellerin L., Ferguson J., McPhee D., Creighton A., Goldhagen G., Skakun M., Farrugia D, 2016, Monitoring infiltration in 3D using multi-channel ground-penetrating radar: SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2012, https://doi.org/10.1190/segam2012-1355.1

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

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Get to know the scientists behind snow to flow: The study of snowmelt in the Western U.S.

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Science and Products

  • Data

    Elevation Data from Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the Confluence of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2022

    The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has been collecting topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, Colorado. The 10 study areas are located along Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River in Pueblo. This data release presents topographic survey data, Light Detection a
    By
    Colorado Water Science Center

    Elevation Data from Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the Confluence of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2021

    The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has been collecting topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, Colorado. The 10 study areas are located along Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River in Pueblo. This data release presents topographic survey data, Light Detection a
    By
    Colorado Water Science Center

    Elevation Data from Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the Confluence of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River, Colorado, 2020

    The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has been collecting topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, Colorado. The 10 study areas are located along Fountain Creek between Colorado Springs and the confluence of Fountain Creek and the Arkansas River in Pueblo. This data release presents topographic survey data, Light Detection a
    By
    Colorado Water Science Center
  • Maps

    Elevation and elevation-change maps of Fountain Creek, southeastern Colorado, 2015-20

    The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with Colorado Springs Utilities, has collected topographic data annually since 2012 at 10 study areas along Fountain Creek, southeastern Colorado. The 10 study areas were located between Colorado Springs and the terminus of Fountain Creek at the Arkansas River in Pueblo. The purpose of this report is to present elevation maps based on topographic surveys
    By
    Water Resources, Colorado Water Science Center
  • Multimedia
    Stories of the Water Cycle, Drippy's Journey Through A Changing World

    New Water Cycle Diagram REVEALED

    After over 2 decades, the USGS Water Resources Mission Area revealed a new Water Cycle Diagram during a virtual release party, Stories of the Water Cycle, held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 pm ET. The updated, comprehensive diagram depicts how Earth’s water is stored and moves, both naturally and because of human action.

    By
    Water Resources
    This graphic shows a quote from Andy’s narrative. It reads: “I was the first woman to be a part of a self-sustained snowmachine expedition across the North Slope of Alaska. It was amazing to be able to break down some of those barriers that are still in place for women in science.” Yellow quotation marks bookend her quote.
    link
    A photo shows USGS scientist Dr. Andy Creighton smiling at the camera. Andy is on a pair of dark skis posing in a filed of snow. Behind her, rocky mountains are dusted in snow and evergreen trees. Andy is wearing bright snow gear that includes yellow ski boots, red ski pants, a turquoise hoodie, and a yellow backpack. Andy is also wearing sunglasses.
    link
    A photo shows USGS scientist Andy Creighton smiling at the camera. Andy is on a pair of dark skis posing in a filed of snow. Behind her, rocky mountains are dusted in snow and evergreen trees. Andy is wearing bright snow gear that includes yellow ski boots, red ski pants, a turquoise hoodie, and a yellow backpack. Andy is also wearing sunglasses.
    link
    This graphic shows a quote from Andy’s narrative. It reads: “This is my first permanent government position, now I get to ski and do alpine hydrogeophysics - talk about a dream job!“ Yellow quotation marks bookend her quote.
    link
  • Publications

    Non-USGS Publications**

    Rangel R.C., Parsekian A. D., Farquharson L. M., Jones B. M., Ohara N., Creighton A. L., Gaglioti B. V., Kanevskiy M., Breen A. L., Bergstedt H., Romanovsky V. E., Hinkel K. M., 2021, Geophysical Observations of Taliks Below Drained Lake Basins on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JB020889
    Parsekian A.D., Creighton A.L., Jones B.M., Arp C.D., 2021, Surface nuclear magnetic resonance observations of permafrost thaw below floating, bedfast, and transitional ice lakes: GEOPHYSICS, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JB020889
    Arp C.D., Jones B.M., Engram M., Alexeev V.A., Cai L., Parsekian A., Hinkel K., Bondurant A.C., Creighton A.L., 2018, Contrasting lake ice responses to winter climate indicate future variability and trends on the Alaskan Arctic Coastal Plain: Environmental Research Letters, https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aae994
    Creighton A.L., Parsekian A.D., Angelopoulos M., Jones B.M., Bondurant A., Engram M., Lenz J., Overduin P.P., Grosse G., Babcock E., Arp C.D., 2018, Transient Electromagnetic Surveys for the Determination of Talik Depth and Geometry Beneath Thermokarst Lakes: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, https://doi.org/10.1029/2018JB016121
    Pellerin L., Ferguson J., McPhee D., Creighton A., Goldhagen G., Skakun M., Farrugia D, 2016, Monitoring infiltration in 3D using multi-channel ground-penetrating radar: SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2012, https://doi.org/10.1190/segam2012-1355.1

    **Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

  • News
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    Get to know the scientists behind snow to flow: The study of snowmelt in the Western U.S.

    Water in the West: it all starts with snow. But how much is water is in all that snow? USGS scientists have developed innovative new approaches to...

    Read Article