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
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Geological analysis of aeromagnetic data from southwestern Alaska: Implications for exploration in the area of the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit Geological analysis of aeromagnetic data from southwestern Alaska: Implications for exploration in the area of the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit
Aeromagnetic data are used to better understand the geology and mineral resources near the Late Cretaceous Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit in southwestern Alaska. The reduced-to-pole (RTP) transformation of regional-scale aeromagnetic data shows that the Pebble deposit is within a cluster of magnetic anomaly highs. Similar to Pebble, the Iliamna, Kijik, and Neacola porphyry copper...
Authors
Eric Anderson, Murray W. Hitzman, Thomas Monecke, Paul Bedrosian, Anjana Shah, Karen D. Kelley
Book review: Economic geology: Principles and practice: Metals, minerals, coal and hydrocarbons—Introduction to formation and sustainable exploitation of mineral deposits Book review: Economic geology: Principles and practice: Metals, minerals, coal and hydrocarbons—Introduction to formation and sustainable exploitation of mineral deposits
This volume, available in both hardcover and paperback, is an English translation of the fifth edition of the German language text Mineralische und Energie-Rohstoffe. The book provides an extensive overview of natural resources and societal issues associated with extracting raw materials. The comprehensive list of raw materials discussed includes metals, industrial minerals, coal, and...
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Eric Anderson
Predation rates, timing, and predator composition for Scoters (Melanitta spp.) in marine habitats Predation rates, timing, and predator composition for Scoters (Melanitta spp.) in marine habitats
Studies of declining populations of sea ducks have focused mainly on bottom-up processes with little emphasis on the role of predation. We identified 11 potential predators of White-winged Scoters (Melanitta fusca (L., 1758)) and Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata (L., 1758)) in North American marine habitats. However, of 596 Scoters marked with VHF transmitters along the Pacific...
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Eric J. Anderson, Daniel Esler, Boyd Sean, Joseph Evenson, David Nysewander, David Ward, Rian D. Dickson, Brian Uher-Koch, C.S. Vanstratt, Jerry Hupp
Reported industrial minerals occurrences and permissive areas for other occurrences in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V deliverable 88): Chapter R1 in Second projet de renforcement institutionnel du secteur minier de la République Islamique Reported industrial minerals occurrences and permissive areas for other occurrences in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V deliverable 88): Chapter R1 in Second projet de renforcement institutionnel du secteur minier de la République Islamique
In 1996, at the request of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, a team of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists produced a strategic plan for the acquisition, improvement and modernization of multidisciplinary sets of data to support the growth of the Mauritanian minerals sector and to highlight the geological and mineral exploration potential of the country. In 1999...
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William Langer, Eric Anderson, John Horton
Mauritania – A greenfields exploration opportunity in northwestern Africa Mauritania – A greenfields exploration opportunity in northwestern Africa
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Cliff Taylor, E. D. Anderson, D. Bradley, G. Beaudoin, Michael Cosca, Robert Eppinger, Gregory L. Fernette, Carol A. Finn, Michael Friedel, Stuart Giles, Richard Goldfarb, John Horton, Gregory Lee, Erin Marsh, Jeffrey Mauk, Holly Motts, M. Ould El Joud, S. Ould Soueidatt, A. Ould Taleb Mohamed, Barnaby Rockwell
Ni-Co laterite deposits Ni-Co laterite deposits
Nickel-cobalt (Ni-Co) laterite deposits are an important source of nickel (Ni). Currently, there is a decline in magmatic Ni-bearing sulfide lode deposit resources. New efforts to develop an alternative source of Ni, particularly with improved metallurgy processes, make the Ni-Co laterites an important exploration target in anticipation of the future demand for Ni. This deposit model...
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Erin E. Marsh, Eric Anderson
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Geological analysis of aeromagnetic data from southwestern Alaska: Implications for exploration in the area of the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit Geological analysis of aeromagnetic data from southwestern Alaska: Implications for exploration in the area of the Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit
Aeromagnetic data are used to better understand the geology and mineral resources near the Late Cretaceous Pebble porphyry Cu-Au-Mo deposit in southwestern Alaska. The reduced-to-pole (RTP) transformation of regional-scale aeromagnetic data shows that the Pebble deposit is within a cluster of magnetic anomaly highs. Similar to Pebble, the Iliamna, Kijik, and Neacola porphyry copper...
Authors
Eric Anderson, Murray W. Hitzman, Thomas Monecke, Paul Bedrosian, Anjana Shah, Karen D. Kelley
Book review: Economic geology: Principles and practice: Metals, minerals, coal and hydrocarbons—Introduction to formation and sustainable exploitation of mineral deposits Book review: Economic geology: Principles and practice: Metals, minerals, coal and hydrocarbons—Introduction to formation and sustainable exploitation of mineral deposits
This volume, available in both hardcover and paperback, is an English translation of the fifth edition of the German language text Mineralische und Energie-Rohstoffe. The book provides an extensive overview of natural resources and societal issues associated with extracting raw materials. The comprehensive list of raw materials discussed includes metals, industrial minerals, coal, and...
Authors
Eric Anderson
Predation rates, timing, and predator composition for Scoters (Melanitta spp.) in marine habitats Predation rates, timing, and predator composition for Scoters (Melanitta spp.) in marine habitats
Studies of declining populations of sea ducks have focused mainly on bottom-up processes with little emphasis on the role of predation. We identified 11 potential predators of White-winged Scoters (Melanitta fusca (L., 1758)) and Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata (L., 1758)) in North American marine habitats. However, of 596 Scoters marked with VHF transmitters along the Pacific...
Authors
Eric J. Anderson, Daniel Esler, Boyd Sean, Joseph Evenson, David Nysewander, David Ward, Rian D. Dickson, Brian Uher-Koch, C.S. Vanstratt, Jerry Hupp
Reported industrial minerals occurrences and permissive areas for other occurrences in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V deliverable 88): Chapter R1 in Second projet de renforcement institutionnel du secteur minier de la République Islamique Reported industrial minerals occurrences and permissive areas for other occurrences in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (phase V deliverable 88): Chapter R1 in Second projet de renforcement institutionnel du secteur minier de la République Islamique
In 1996, at the request of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, a team of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists produced a strategic plan for the acquisition, improvement and modernization of multidisciplinary sets of data to support the growth of the Mauritanian minerals sector and to highlight the geological and mineral exploration potential of the country. In 1999...
Authors
William Langer, Eric Anderson, John Horton
Mauritania – A greenfields exploration opportunity in northwestern Africa Mauritania – A greenfields exploration opportunity in northwestern Africa
No abstract available.
Authors
Cliff Taylor, E. D. Anderson, D. Bradley, G. Beaudoin, Michael Cosca, Robert Eppinger, Gregory L. Fernette, Carol A. Finn, Michael Friedel, Stuart Giles, Richard Goldfarb, John Horton, Gregory Lee, Erin Marsh, Jeffrey Mauk, Holly Motts, M. Ould El Joud, S. Ould Soueidatt, A. Ould Taleb Mohamed, Barnaby Rockwell
Ni-Co laterite deposits Ni-Co laterite deposits
Nickel-cobalt (Ni-Co) laterite deposits are an important source of nickel (Ni). Currently, there is a decline in magmatic Ni-bearing sulfide lode deposit resources. New efforts to develop an alternative source of Ni, particularly with improved metallurgy processes, make the Ni-Co laterites an important exploration target in anticipation of the future demand for Ni. This deposit model...
Authors
Erin E. Marsh, Eric Anderson
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