Research Geologist Geoff Phelps measuring basalt flow thickness and magnetic susceptibility of individual basalt flows of the Broadwell Mesa Basalt in the central Mojave Desert near Ludlow, CA.
Kevin Schmidt
Kevin Schmidt is a Research Geologist at the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center. Kevin received a MSc and a PhD in Geological Sciences from the University of Washington. Since joining the USGS in 1989, he has devoted his career to studying geomorphology and Quaternary studies and specializes in landslide geology and geologic mapping.
Kevin researches geomorphic processes and rates ranging from slope stability and erosion in post-fire steeplands to Quaternary tectonic deformation. He uses Quaternary geologic mapping to elucidate research topics in the contexts of geologic and tectonic evolution, hydrologic routing and storage, vegetation cover and root reinforcement, and landscape recovery from disturbance.
Presently, his research focuses on interpreting the geologic history of Channel Islands National Park.
Science and Products
GeoMapping for Integrated Science
This project uses geologic and geomorphic mapping in the context of societally relevant problems in the Earth’s critical zone. Leveraging interdisciplinary research ties and interagency collaborations, it utilizes remote sensing data, corroborated with field observations, to determine i) the spatial distribution of geomorphic processes and ages of Quaternary deposits in the context of active...
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Earthquake Hazards Program, Landslide Hazards Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Earthquake Science Center, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Big Sur Landslides
Measuring magnetic susceptibility in the field
Research Geologist Geoff Phelps measuring basalt flow thickness and magnetic susceptibility of individual basalt flows of the Broadwell Mesa Basalt in the central Mojave Desert near Ludlow, CA.
Science and Products
GeoMapping for Integrated Science
This project uses geologic and geomorphic mapping in the context of societally relevant problems in the Earth’s critical zone. Leveraging interdisciplinary research ties and interagency collaborations, it utilizes remote sensing data, corroborated with field observations, to determine i) the spatial distribution of geomorphic processes and ages of Quaternary deposits in the context of active...
By
Earthquake Hazards Program, Landslide Hazards Program, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, Earthquake Science Center, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Big Sur Landslides
Measuring magnetic susceptibility in the field
Research Geologist Geoff Phelps measuring basalt flow thickness and magnetic susceptibility of individual basalt flows of the Broadwell Mesa Basalt in the central Mojave Desert near Ludlow, CA.
Research Geologist Geoff Phelps measuring basalt flow thickness and magnetic susceptibility of individual basalt flows of the Broadwell Mesa Basalt in the central Mojave Desert near Ludlow, CA.
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