Charles M Cannon
Charles Cannon is a geologist at the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center. Since joining the USGS in 2008, he has devoted his career to studying the geology and geomorphology of the Columbia River region and specializes in geographic information systems. While Charlie's current research focuses on mapping Quaternary geology in the region near The Dalles, Oregon,
Since 2010, he has been working to understand the geology of the lower Columbia River, primarily by way of detailed geomorphic mapping and hydrologic analyses of its tidally-influenced reaches between Bonneville Dam and the Pacific Ocean. Since 2014, he has been working to map Quaternary geology in the region near The Dalles, Oregon. His interests include using geographic information systems, remote sensing, and modeling for geologic and geomorphic studies.
Professional Experience
2015 - Present, Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Portland, OR
2008 - 2015, Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Portland, OR
Education and Certifications
M.S., Geology, Portland State University, 2015
Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems, Portland State University, 2010
B.S., Geology with Computer Applications Minor, Portland State University, 2008
Affiliations and Memberships*
2007 - present, Geological Society of America
Science and Products
Pacific Northwest Geologic Mapping: Northern Pacific Border, Cascades and Columbia
Orthophotograph of the Columbia River between Portland and The Dalles, Oregon, acquired in 1935 Orthophotograph of the Columbia River between Portland and The Dalles, Oregon, acquired in 1935
Field, Geochemical, Geochronological, and Magnetic Data from a Pliocene basalt flow along the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon Field, Geochemical, Geochronological, and Magnetic Data from a Pliocene basalt flow along the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon
Extent of Pliocene hyaloclastic deposits and related lava flows in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon and Washington Extent of Pliocene hyaloclastic deposits and related lava flows in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon and Washington
Digital terrain model of upper North Fork Toutle River valley, Washington, derived from historical topographic maps Digital terrain model of upper North Fork Toutle River valley, Washington, derived from historical topographic maps
Digital Terrain Model to Support Modeling of Lahars Originating on the West Side of Mount Rainier, Washington Digital Terrain Model to Support Modeling of Lahars Originating on the West Side of Mount Rainier, Washington
Data to support modeling of the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska Data to support modeling of the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska
Geologic map of the Vancouver and Orchards quadrangles and parts of the Portland and Mount Tabor quadrangles, Clark County, Washington, and Multnomah County, Oregon Geologic map of the Vancouver and Orchards quadrangles and parts of the Portland and Mount Tabor quadrangles, Clark County, Washington, and Multnomah County, Oregon
Geologic map of the Sauvie Island quadrangle, Multnomah and Columbia Counties, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington Geologic map of the Sauvie Island quadrangle, Multnomah and Columbia Counties, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington
Using the D-Claw software package to model lahars in the Middle Fork Nooksack River drainage and beyond, Mount Baker, Washington Using the D-Claw software package to model lahars in the Middle Fork Nooksack River drainage and beyond, Mount Baker, Washington
A far-traveled basalt lava flow in north-central Oregon, USA A far-traveled basalt lava flow in north-central Oregon, USA
The magmatic origin of the Columbia River Gorge, USA The magmatic origin of the Columbia River Gorge, USA
Modeling the dynamics of lahars that originate as landslides on the west side of Mount Rainier, Washington Modeling the dynamics of lahars that originate as landslides on the west side of Mount Rainier, Washington
Major reorganization of the Snake River modulated by passage of the Yellowstone Hotspot Major reorganization of the Snake River modulated by passage of the Yellowstone Hotspot
Arc versus river: The geology of the Columbia River Gorge Arc versus river: The geology of the Columbia River Gorge
Diverse cataclysmic floods from Pleistocene glacial Lake Missoula Diverse cataclysmic floods from Pleistocene glacial Lake Missoula
The Missoula and Bonneville floods—A review of ice-age megafloods in the Columbia River basin The Missoula and Bonneville floods—A review of ice-age megafloods in the Columbia River basin
Seamless numerical simulation of a hazard cascade in which a landslide triggers a dam-breach flood and consequent debris flow Seamless numerical simulation of a hazard cascade in which a landslide triggers a dam-breach flood and consequent debris flow
New methodology for computing tsunami generation by subaerial landslides: Application to the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska New methodology for computing tsunami generation by subaerial landslides: Application to the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska
Landslide mobility and hazards: implications of the 2014 Oso disaster Landslide mobility and hazards: implications of the 2014 Oso disaster
Columbia River Estuary ecosystem classification—Concept and application Columbia River Estuary ecosystem classification—Concept and application
Science and Products
Pacific Northwest Geologic Mapping: Northern Pacific Border, Cascades and Columbia
Orthophotograph of the Columbia River between Portland and The Dalles, Oregon, acquired in 1935 Orthophotograph of the Columbia River between Portland and The Dalles, Oregon, acquired in 1935
Field, Geochemical, Geochronological, and Magnetic Data from a Pliocene basalt flow along the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon Field, Geochemical, Geochronological, and Magnetic Data from a Pliocene basalt flow along the Deschutes River in north-central Oregon
Extent of Pliocene hyaloclastic deposits and related lava flows in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon and Washington Extent of Pliocene hyaloclastic deposits and related lava flows in the Columbia Gorge, Oregon and Washington
Digital terrain model of upper North Fork Toutle River valley, Washington, derived from historical topographic maps Digital terrain model of upper North Fork Toutle River valley, Washington, derived from historical topographic maps
Digital Terrain Model to Support Modeling of Lahars Originating on the West Side of Mount Rainier, Washington Digital Terrain Model to Support Modeling of Lahars Originating on the West Side of Mount Rainier, Washington
Data to support modeling of the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska Data to support modeling of the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska
Geologic map of the Vancouver and Orchards quadrangles and parts of the Portland and Mount Tabor quadrangles, Clark County, Washington, and Multnomah County, Oregon Geologic map of the Vancouver and Orchards quadrangles and parts of the Portland and Mount Tabor quadrangles, Clark County, Washington, and Multnomah County, Oregon
Geologic map of the Sauvie Island quadrangle, Multnomah and Columbia Counties, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington Geologic map of the Sauvie Island quadrangle, Multnomah and Columbia Counties, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington
Using the D-Claw software package to model lahars in the Middle Fork Nooksack River drainage and beyond, Mount Baker, Washington Using the D-Claw software package to model lahars in the Middle Fork Nooksack River drainage and beyond, Mount Baker, Washington
A far-traveled basalt lava flow in north-central Oregon, USA A far-traveled basalt lava flow in north-central Oregon, USA
The magmatic origin of the Columbia River Gorge, USA The magmatic origin of the Columbia River Gorge, USA
Modeling the dynamics of lahars that originate as landslides on the west side of Mount Rainier, Washington Modeling the dynamics of lahars that originate as landslides on the west side of Mount Rainier, Washington
Major reorganization of the Snake River modulated by passage of the Yellowstone Hotspot Major reorganization of the Snake River modulated by passage of the Yellowstone Hotspot
Arc versus river: The geology of the Columbia River Gorge Arc versus river: The geology of the Columbia River Gorge
Diverse cataclysmic floods from Pleistocene glacial Lake Missoula Diverse cataclysmic floods from Pleistocene glacial Lake Missoula
The Missoula and Bonneville floods—A review of ice-age megafloods in the Columbia River basin The Missoula and Bonneville floods—A review of ice-age megafloods in the Columbia River basin
Seamless numerical simulation of a hazard cascade in which a landslide triggers a dam-breach flood and consequent debris flow Seamless numerical simulation of a hazard cascade in which a landslide triggers a dam-breach flood and consequent debris flow
New methodology for computing tsunami generation by subaerial landslides: Application to the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska New methodology for computing tsunami generation by subaerial landslides: Application to the 2015 Tyndall Glacier landslide, Alaska
Landslide mobility and hazards: implications of the 2014 Oso disaster Landslide mobility and hazards: implications of the 2014 Oso disaster
Columbia River Estuary ecosystem classification—Concept and application Columbia River Estuary ecosystem classification—Concept and application
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