Benjamin L Morbeck
Benjamin Morbeck is an NAGT Physical Scientist with the GMEG Science Center in Moffett Field, California. Benjamin received a B.S. in Geological Sciences from the University of Rochester in 2022. Presently, his research focuses on using geophysical methods to study tectonic and geothermal systems in the western United States.
Professional Experience
2023 - Present, Physical Scientist, Geology Minerals Energy and Geophysics Science Center, Moffett Field, CA.
Education and Certifications
B.S. Geological Sciences, University of Rochester, 2022
Science and Products
Gravity and physical property data of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes region, Mojave Desert, California Gravity and physical property data of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes region, Mojave Desert, California
This data release presents point data associated with studies to understand the crustal structure of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes epicentral region and the interaction of the northeast-to-east-striking Garlock fault with the northwest-striking faults of the Eastern California Shear Zone and Walker Lane. Data include principal fact information for new gravity measurements collected by...
Gravity and physical property data of the Blythe region, California and Arizona Gravity and physical property data of the Blythe region, California and Arizona
This data release presents point data associated with studies to understand the crustal structure of the Blythe region, where strands of the pre-Quaternary Eastern California Shear zone project across this region in California and Arizona. Data include principal fact information for new gravity measurements collected by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2020 to 2025, previously unpublished...
Gravity, density, and magnetic property measurements of the Sierra Nevada, California and Nevada Gravity, density, and magnetic property measurements of the Sierra Nevada, California and Nevada
This data release presents point data associated with the geologic and geophysical maps of the Sierra Nevada Digital Earth Science Atlas led by the California Geological Survey and U.S. Geological Survey. Data include principal fact information for new gravity measurements collected by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2012 to 2023 and for existing gravity measurements compiled from 21...
Preliminary depth to basement modeling at Salton Sea, California Preliminary depth to basement modeling at Salton Sea, California
The San Andreas Fault – Imperial Fault (SAF-IF) transtensional step-over zone along the southern margin of the Salton Sea hosts substantial geothermal production and lithium brine resources. Recent volcanism at the Salton Buttes and active seismicity along the SAFIF fault system highlight active tectonic and magmatic processes that pose natural hazards and may impact energy and mineral...
Authors
Jacob Anderson, Jonathan Glen, William Schermerhorn, Tait Earney, Benjamin Lyter Morbeck
Exploration for blind geothermal systems in the eastern Great Basin of Utah: An update on the “Lund North” INGENIOUS detailed study site Exploration for blind geothermal systems in the eastern Great Basin of Utah: An update on the “Lund North” INGENIOUS detailed study site
Existing geothermal production in Utah is commonly collocated with surficial expressions of geothermal heat including active hot springs and hot spring deposits. However, geothermal potential across the Great Basin region is thought to be much higher for hidden or blind geothermal systems. Accordingly, exploration techniques that can locate geothermal resources that lack surface thermal...
Authors
Christian Hardwick, Eugene Szymanski, Nicole Hart-Wagoner, S. Ashton, N. Christensen, Tait Earney, James Faulds, Jonathan Glen, A.I. Hiscock, Stefan Kirby, T. Knudsen, S. Kobe, Cary Lindsey, Benjamin Lyter Morbeck, Jared R. Peacock, Grant Rea-Downing, William Schermerhorn, K. Smith
Science and Products
Gravity and physical property data of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes region, Mojave Desert, California Gravity and physical property data of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes region, Mojave Desert, California
This data release presents point data associated with studies to understand the crustal structure of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes epicentral region and the interaction of the northeast-to-east-striking Garlock fault with the northwest-striking faults of the Eastern California Shear Zone and Walker Lane. Data include principal fact information for new gravity measurements collected by...
Gravity and physical property data of the Blythe region, California and Arizona Gravity and physical property data of the Blythe region, California and Arizona
This data release presents point data associated with studies to understand the crustal structure of the Blythe region, where strands of the pre-Quaternary Eastern California Shear zone project across this region in California and Arizona. Data include principal fact information for new gravity measurements collected by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2020 to 2025, previously unpublished...
Gravity, density, and magnetic property measurements of the Sierra Nevada, California and Nevada Gravity, density, and magnetic property measurements of the Sierra Nevada, California and Nevada
This data release presents point data associated with the geologic and geophysical maps of the Sierra Nevada Digital Earth Science Atlas led by the California Geological Survey and U.S. Geological Survey. Data include principal fact information for new gravity measurements collected by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2012 to 2023 and for existing gravity measurements compiled from 21...
Preliminary depth to basement modeling at Salton Sea, California Preliminary depth to basement modeling at Salton Sea, California
The San Andreas Fault – Imperial Fault (SAF-IF) transtensional step-over zone along the southern margin of the Salton Sea hosts substantial geothermal production and lithium brine resources. Recent volcanism at the Salton Buttes and active seismicity along the SAFIF fault system highlight active tectonic and magmatic processes that pose natural hazards and may impact energy and mineral...
Authors
Jacob Anderson, Jonathan Glen, William Schermerhorn, Tait Earney, Benjamin Lyter Morbeck
Exploration for blind geothermal systems in the eastern Great Basin of Utah: An update on the “Lund North” INGENIOUS detailed study site Exploration for blind geothermal systems in the eastern Great Basin of Utah: An update on the “Lund North” INGENIOUS detailed study site
Existing geothermal production in Utah is commonly collocated with surficial expressions of geothermal heat including active hot springs and hot spring deposits. However, geothermal potential across the Great Basin region is thought to be much higher for hidden or blind geothermal systems. Accordingly, exploration techniques that can locate geothermal resources that lack surface thermal...
Authors
Christian Hardwick, Eugene Szymanski, Nicole Hart-Wagoner, S. Ashton, N. Christensen, Tait Earney, James Faulds, Jonathan Glen, A.I. Hiscock, Stefan Kirby, T. Knudsen, S. Kobe, Cary Lindsey, Benjamin Lyter Morbeck, Jared R. Peacock, Grant Rea-Downing, William Schermerhorn, K. Smith