Eric D. Anderson, Ph.D.
Eric Anderson is a Research Geophysicist with the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center.
Eric's research is focused on solving mineral resource problems through the theory and application of geophysical methods. He integrates geophysical data with geology and mineral deposit models to understand the three-dimensional geologic framework within which ore deposits occur. He works mostly in the western US on mineral deposits that form in convergent margin settings.
Professional Experience
Supervisory Research Geophysicist, U.S. Geological Survey
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Geological Sciences, Colorado School of Mines, 2013
M.S., Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2003
B.A., Geological Sciences, Augustana College, 1996
Affiliations and Memberships*
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Society of Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits
Society of Economic Geologist
Geological Society of America
Science and Products
A snapshot of stakeholder science needs related to drought in the Colorado River Basin A snapshot of stakeholder science needs related to drought in the Colorado River Basin
Data and Results for GIS-Based Identification of Areas that have Resource Potential for Lode Gold in Alaska Data and Results for GIS-Based Identification of Areas that have Resource Potential for Lode Gold in Alaska
Principal facts of regional gravity data in the central Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and northeastern Wisconsin Principal facts of regional gravity data in the central Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and northeastern Wisconsin
Airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey data of the San Juan-Silverton Caldera complex, Silverton, Colorado, 2019 Airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey data of the San Juan-Silverton Caldera complex, Silverton, Colorado, 2019
Density and magnetic susceptibility measurements on Precambrian rocks in the Iron Mountain-Menominee region, Michigan-Wisconsin Density and magnetic susceptibility measurements on Precambrian rocks in the Iron Mountain-Menominee region, Michigan-Wisconsin
Updated aeromagnetic and gravity anomaly compilations and elevation-bathymetry models over Lake Superior Updated aeromagnetic and gravity anomaly compilations and elevation-bathymetry models over Lake Superior
Data for Evaluating Efficacy of 1- versus 2-prong Radio Transmitter Attachment for Scoters in Alaska and Washington, 2008-2010 Data for Evaluating Efficacy of 1- versus 2-prong Radio Transmitter Attachment for Scoters in Alaska and Washington, 2008-2010
Locatable Mineral Assessment Tracts for the U.S. Geological Survey Sagebrush Mineral Resource Assessment Project Locatable Mineral Assessment Tracts for the U.S. Geological Survey Sagebrush Mineral Resource Assessment Project
Missouri Breaks Project, Montana - Digitized aeromagnetic data Missouri Breaks Project, Montana - Digitized aeromagnetic data
Geophysical data provide three dimensional insights into porphyry copper systems in the Silverton caldera, Colorado, USA Geophysical data provide three dimensional insights into porphyry copper systems in the Silverton caldera, Colorado, USA
Predicting larval alewife transport in Lake Michigan using hydrodynamic and Lagrangian particle dispersion models Predicting larval alewife transport in Lake Michigan using hydrodynamic and Lagrangian particle dispersion models
Genetic assignment of fisheries bycatch reveals disproportionate mortality among Alaska Northern Fulmar breeding colonies Genetic assignment of fisheries bycatch reveals disproportionate mortality among Alaska Northern Fulmar breeding colonies
GIS-based identification of areas that have resource potential for lode gold in Alaska GIS-based identification of areas that have resource potential for lode gold in Alaska
Linking climate niches across seasons to assess population vulnerability in a migratory bird Linking climate niches across seasons to assess population vulnerability in a migratory bird
Analytical validation of two RT-qPCR tests and detection of spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV) in persistently infected koi Cyprinus carpio Analytical validation of two RT-qPCR tests and detection of spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV) in persistently infected koi Cyprinus carpio
Alkalic-type epithermal gold deposit model Alkalic-type epithermal gold deposit model
Integrated geophysical analysis provides an alternate interpretation of the northern margin of the North American Midcontinent Rift System, Central Lake Superior Integrated geophysical analysis provides an alternate interpretation of the northern margin of the North American Midcontinent Rift System, Central Lake Superior
Ore deposits: Origin, exploration, and exploitation Ore deposits: Origin, exploration, and exploitation
Geological and geophysical data for a three-dimensional view—Inside the San Juan and Silverton Calderas, Southern Rocky Mountains Volcanic Field, Silverton, Colorado Geological and geophysical data for a three-dimensional view—Inside the San Juan and Silverton Calderas, Southern Rocky Mountains Volcanic Field, Silverton, Colorado
Descriptive models for epithermal gold-silver deposits Descriptive models for epithermal gold-silver deposits
Molecular systematics of sturgeon nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses Molecular systematics of sturgeon nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses
Science and Products
A snapshot of stakeholder science needs related to drought in the Colorado River Basin A snapshot of stakeholder science needs related to drought in the Colorado River Basin
Data and Results for GIS-Based Identification of Areas that have Resource Potential for Lode Gold in Alaska Data and Results for GIS-Based Identification of Areas that have Resource Potential for Lode Gold in Alaska
Principal facts of regional gravity data in the central Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and northeastern Wisconsin Principal facts of regional gravity data in the central Upper Peninsula, Michigan, and northeastern Wisconsin
Airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey data of the San Juan-Silverton Caldera complex, Silverton, Colorado, 2019 Airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey data of the San Juan-Silverton Caldera complex, Silverton, Colorado, 2019
Density and magnetic susceptibility measurements on Precambrian rocks in the Iron Mountain-Menominee region, Michigan-Wisconsin Density and magnetic susceptibility measurements on Precambrian rocks in the Iron Mountain-Menominee region, Michigan-Wisconsin
Updated aeromagnetic and gravity anomaly compilations and elevation-bathymetry models over Lake Superior Updated aeromagnetic and gravity anomaly compilations and elevation-bathymetry models over Lake Superior
Data for Evaluating Efficacy of 1- versus 2-prong Radio Transmitter Attachment for Scoters in Alaska and Washington, 2008-2010 Data for Evaluating Efficacy of 1- versus 2-prong Radio Transmitter Attachment for Scoters in Alaska and Washington, 2008-2010
Locatable Mineral Assessment Tracts for the U.S. Geological Survey Sagebrush Mineral Resource Assessment Project Locatable Mineral Assessment Tracts for the U.S. Geological Survey Sagebrush Mineral Resource Assessment Project
Missouri Breaks Project, Montana - Digitized aeromagnetic data Missouri Breaks Project, Montana - Digitized aeromagnetic data
Geophysical data provide three dimensional insights into porphyry copper systems in the Silverton caldera, Colorado, USA Geophysical data provide three dimensional insights into porphyry copper systems in the Silverton caldera, Colorado, USA
Predicting larval alewife transport in Lake Michigan using hydrodynamic and Lagrangian particle dispersion models Predicting larval alewife transport in Lake Michigan using hydrodynamic and Lagrangian particle dispersion models
Genetic assignment of fisheries bycatch reveals disproportionate mortality among Alaska Northern Fulmar breeding colonies Genetic assignment of fisheries bycatch reveals disproportionate mortality among Alaska Northern Fulmar breeding colonies
GIS-based identification of areas that have resource potential for lode gold in Alaska GIS-based identification of areas that have resource potential for lode gold in Alaska
Linking climate niches across seasons to assess population vulnerability in a migratory bird Linking climate niches across seasons to assess population vulnerability in a migratory bird
Analytical validation of two RT-qPCR tests and detection of spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV) in persistently infected koi Cyprinus carpio Analytical validation of two RT-qPCR tests and detection of spring viremia of carp virus (SVCV) in persistently infected koi Cyprinus carpio
Alkalic-type epithermal gold deposit model Alkalic-type epithermal gold deposit model
Integrated geophysical analysis provides an alternate interpretation of the northern margin of the North American Midcontinent Rift System, Central Lake Superior Integrated geophysical analysis provides an alternate interpretation of the northern margin of the North American Midcontinent Rift System, Central Lake Superior
Ore deposits: Origin, exploration, and exploitation Ore deposits: Origin, exploration, and exploitation
Geological and geophysical data for a three-dimensional view—Inside the San Juan and Silverton Calderas, Southern Rocky Mountains Volcanic Field, Silverton, Colorado Geological and geophysical data for a three-dimensional view—Inside the San Juan and Silverton Calderas, Southern Rocky Mountains Volcanic Field, Silverton, Colorado
Descriptive models for epithermal gold-silver deposits Descriptive models for epithermal gold-silver deposits
Molecular systematics of sturgeon nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses Molecular systematics of sturgeon nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses
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