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Chloe D. Gustafson

(She/her)

Chloe Gustafson is a geophysicist with the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center.

Chloe joined USGS in 2022. Her work involves using airborne and ground-based geophysics to characterize critical mineral systems and subsurface processes. Other research interests include subglacial and submarine hydrology.

Professional Experience

  • 2022-Present: Geophysicist, U.S. Geological Survey, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Denver, CO 

  • 2021-2022: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University, 2020

  • M.S. Earth Sciences, University of California San Diego, 2016 

  • B.S. Geophysical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2015

Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Gustafson, C.D., Key, K., Siegfried, M.R., Winberry, J.P., Fricker, H.A., Venturelli, R.A., Michaud, A.B., 2022, A dynamic saline groundwater system mapped beneath an Antarctic ice stream: Science, 376, 640–644, https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abm3301.

**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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Earth MRI data and applications graphic

Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

The goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain undiscovered critical mineral resources. Enhancement of our domestic mineral supply will decrease the Nation’s reliance on foreign sources of minerals that are fundamental to our security and economy.
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Mineral Resources Program
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Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

The goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain undiscovered critical mineral resources. Enhancement of our domestic mineral supply will decrease the Nation’s reliance on foreign sources of minerals that are fundamental to our security and economy.
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Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Gustafson, C.D., Key, K., Siegfried, M.R., Winberry, J.P., Fricker, H.A., Venturelli, R.A., Michaud, A.B., 2022, A dynamic saline groundwater system mapped beneath an Antarctic ice stream: Science, 376, 640–644, https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abm3301.

**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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Earth MRI data and applications graphic

Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

The goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain undiscovered critical mineral resources. Enhancement of our domestic mineral supply will decrease the Nation’s reliance on foreign sources of minerals that are fundamental to our security and economy.
By
Mineral Resources Program
link

Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

The goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain undiscovered critical mineral resources. Enhancement of our domestic mineral supply will decrease the Nation’s reliance on foreign sources of minerals that are fundamental to our security and economy.
Learn More