Anthony Pivarunas is a Research Geophysicist at the GMEG Science Center. He received a degree in Geophysics from SUNY Geneseo, and a PhD in Geology from University of Florida. Since joining the USGS in 2020, Anthony has devoted his career to studying geophysics, and specializes in paleomagnetism. Presently, his research focuses on paleomagnetism in the Pacific Northwest and volcanic systems.
Anthony is a geophysicist who focuses on paleomagnetism and numerical methods. His research with the USGS uses the ancient record of the geomagnetic field to solve problems in geological correlations, temporal estimates, and deformation. He helps run the paleomagnetic laboratory, a unique analytical center with a storied history of American science and innovation.
Professional Experience
2020 - Present, Research Geophysicist, Geology Minerals Energy and Geophysics Science Center, Moffett Field, CA
2019 – 2020, Visiting Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2015 – 2019, Graduate Researcher, Geological Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Geology, University of Florida, 2019
B.A., Geophysics, Minor in Mathematics, SUNY Geneseo, 2015
Affiliations and Memberships
2015 - Present, Geological Society of America
University of Florida
SUNY Geneseo
Cal State Sacramento
Science and Products
Pacific Northwest Geologic Mapping: Northern Pacific Border, Cascades and Columbia
Science and Products
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Pacific Northwest Geologic Mapping: Northern Pacific Border, Cascades and Columbia
The Pacific Northwest is an area created by active and complex geological processes. On its path to the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River slices through a chain of active volcanoes located along the western margin of the U.S. in Washington, Oregon, and northern California. These volcanoes rest above the active Cascadia subduction zone, which is the boundary where the oceanic tectonic plate dives...