AVO seismologists work to repair a seismic station on Little Sitkin Volcano in the western Aleutians Islands.
John Lyons
I study infrasound and seismic data from restless and erupting volcanoes in Alaska and around the world. Analyzing geophysical data from volcanoes helps me better understand the processes that generate the signals and informs the hazards associated with those processes. My research also aims to identify and develop better tools for monitoring changing and potentially hazardous eruptive activity.
Education
2011* - Ph.D. Geophysics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI *Includes 2 years (2005-07) of Peace Corps Service (Guatemala)
2002 - M.S. Geology, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
1998 - B.S. Geology, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Science and Products
Population Ecology of Red Knots (C. c. roselaari) in the Pacific-Americas Flyway
The Red Knot ( Calidris canutus roselaari) is long-distance migrant in the Pacific-Americas Flyway. The subspecies relies on a small number of stopover sites between Mexico and Alaska during migration. Extreme site fidelity and small population size make it vulnerable to environmental impacts and the effects of climate change.
Repairing Seismic Stations in Alaska
AVO seismologists work to repair a seismic station on Little Sitkin Volcano in the western Aleutians Islands.
Monitoring network installation at Pagan Volcano
Pagan Volcano is the largest and one of the most active volcanoes in the Northern Mariana Islands. Prior to 2013, the volcano was not monitored with any ground-based instruments, so activity was observed only by satellite or by the few island inhabitants. Although geographically remote, eruptions from Pagan can threaten international air traffic.
Pagan Volcano is the largest and one of the most active volcanoes in the Northern Mariana Islands. Prior to 2013, the volcano was not monitored with any ground-based instruments, so activity was observed only by satellite or by the few island inhabitants. Although geographically remote, eruptions from Pagan can threaten international air traffic.
Science and Products
Population Ecology of Red Knots (C. c. roselaari) in the Pacific-Americas Flyway
The Red Knot ( Calidris canutus roselaari) is long-distance migrant in the Pacific-Americas Flyway. The subspecies relies on a small number of stopover sites between Mexico and Alaska during migration. Extreme site fidelity and small population size make it vulnerable to environmental impacts and the effects of climate change.
Repairing Seismic Stations in Alaska
AVO seismologists work to repair a seismic station on Little Sitkin Volcano in the western Aleutians Islands.
AVO seismologists work to repair a seismic station on Little Sitkin Volcano in the western Aleutians Islands.
Monitoring network installation at Pagan Volcano
Pagan Volcano is the largest and one of the most active volcanoes in the Northern Mariana Islands. Prior to 2013, the volcano was not monitored with any ground-based instruments, so activity was observed only by satellite or by the few island inhabitants. Although geographically remote, eruptions from Pagan can threaten international air traffic.
Pagan Volcano is the largest and one of the most active volcanoes in the Northern Mariana Islands. Prior to 2013, the volcano was not monitored with any ground-based instruments, so activity was observed only by satellite or by the few island inhabitants. Although geographically remote, eruptions from Pagan can threaten international air traffic.