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Jacob T. Murchek

Jacob T. Murchek is a Geophysics Pathways Intern for the USGS Geology, Energy & Minerals (GEM) Science Center in Reston, VA.

Jacob’s research interests involve integration of geophysical and geologic data to identify mineral resource potential. Prior to joining the USGS, Jacob worked in the mining industry interpreting aeromagnetic and electromagnetic data for gold exploration in Alaska. Jacob also has experience in seismic data inversion (pre/post-stack) and seismic attribute analysis for hydrocarbon exploration.

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. in geophysics from Michigan Technological University, expected 2025

  • M.S. in earth and environmental science from Wright State University, 2021

  • B.S. in chemistry from Purdue University, 2018

Science and Products

Yukon-Tanana Upland airborne magnetic geophysical data merge, version 2023

The Yukon-Tanana Upland airborne magnetic geophysical data merge provides a merged raster grid of magnetic data for the Yukon-Tanana Upland (YTU), Alaska. This dataset provides a regionally consistent magnetic grid while retaining as much detail as possible of the originating data by leveling all the region's magnetic grids to one another. This 100-m cell-size magnetic grid of the YTU will assist
By
Mineral Resources Program, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

Non-USGS Publications**

Murchek, J.T., McColgan, P., Bridges, L.C., Hauser, E.C., and Watts, D.R., 2023, Pre-stack inversion and amplitude variation with offset attributes in carbonates as hydrocarbon indicators: a case study from the Illinois Basin, AAPG Bulletin 2023; 107 (9): 1517-1528, https://doi.org/10.1306/11142220211.

**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.

Science and Products

Yukon-Tanana Upland airborne magnetic geophysical data merge, version 2023

The Yukon-Tanana Upland airborne magnetic geophysical data merge provides a merged raster grid of magnetic data for the Yukon-Tanana Upland (YTU), Alaska. This dataset provides a regionally consistent magnetic grid while retaining as much detail as possible of the originating data by leveling all the region's magnetic grids to one another. This 100-m cell-size magnetic grid of the YTU will assist
By
Mineral Resources Program, Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)

Non-USGS Publications**

Murchek, J.T., McColgan, P., Bridges, L.C., Hauser, E.C., and Watts, D.R., 2023, Pre-stack inversion and amplitude variation with offset attributes in carbonates as hydrocarbon indicators: a case study from the Illinois Basin, AAPG Bulletin 2023; 107 (9): 1517-1528, https://doi.org/10.1306/11142220211.

**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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