Nadine G Reitman, PhD
As an earthquake geologist, I use numerical modeling, field observations, and remote sensing to investigate the earthquake history and behavior of active faults, as well as how earthquake history is recorded in the landscape.
Professional Experience
Research Geologist, USGS, 2020-Present
Geologist, USGS, 2014-2016
Physical Science Technician, Denali National Park, 2010, 2011, 2013
Education and Certifications
PhD, University of Colorado Boulder, 2016-2020
MS, University of Colorado Boulder, 2011-2013
BA, Vassar College, 2006-2010
Science and Products
Strike-slip in transtension: Complex crustal architecture of the Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane Strike-slip in transtension: Complex crustal architecture of the Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane
Compilation of offset measurements and fault data for global strike-slip faults with multiple earthquakes Compilation of offset measurements and fault data for global strike-slip faults with multiple earthquakes
Plotting multiple fault representations: Applications for National Seismic Hazard Model 2023 update (NSHM-faultmaps) Plotting multiple fault representations: Applications for National Seismic Hazard Model 2023 update (NSHM-faultmaps)
Digital Surface Models for the northern 16 km of the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake rupture, northern Lost River fault zone (Idaho, USA) Digital Surface Models for the northern 16 km of the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake rupture, northern Lost River fault zone (Idaho, USA)
Geophysical constraints on the crustal architecture of the transtensional Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane, western Nevada, USA Geophysical constraints on the crustal architecture of the transtensional Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane, western Nevada, USA
The influence of frost weathering on the debris flow sediment supply in an alpine basin The influence of frost weathering on the debris flow sediment supply in an alpine basin
Offset channels may not accurately record strike-slip fault displacement: Evidence from landscape evolution models Offset channels may not accurately record strike-slip fault displacement: Evidence from landscape evolution models
Holocene rupture history of the central Teton fault at Leigh Lake; Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Holocene rupture history of the central Teton fault at Leigh Lake; Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Variable normal-fault rupture behavior, northern Lost River fault zone, Idaho, USA Variable normal-fault rupture behavior, northern Lost River fault zone, Idaho, USA
Paleoseismic results from the Alpine site, Wasatch fault zone: Timing and displacement data for six holocene earthquakes at the Salt Lake City–Provo segment boundary Paleoseismic results from the Alpine site, Wasatch fault zone: Timing and displacement data for six holocene earthquakes at the Salt Lake City–Provo segment boundary
Combining conflicting Bayesian models to develop paleoseismic records—An example from the Wasatch Fault Zone, Utah Combining conflicting Bayesian models to develop paleoseismic records—An example from the Wasatch Fault Zone, Utah
P- and S-wave velocity models incorporating the Cascadia subduction zone for 3D earthquake ground motion simulations, Version 1.6—Update for Open-File Report 2007–1348 P- and S-wave velocity models incorporating the Cascadia subduction zone for 3D earthquake ground motion simulations, Version 1.6—Update for Open-File Report 2007–1348
Recurrent Holocene movement on the Susitna Glacier Thrust Fault: The structure that initiated the Mw 7.9 Denali Fault earthquake, central Alaska Recurrent Holocene movement on the Susitna Glacier Thrust Fault: The structure that initiated the Mw 7.9 Denali Fault earthquake, central Alaska
Holocene earthquakes of magnitude 7 during westward escape of the Olympic Mountains, Washington Holocene earthquakes of magnitude 7 during westward escape of the Olympic Mountains, Washington
On- and off-fault deformation associated with the September 2013 Mw7.7 Balochistan earthquake: Implications for geologic slip rate measurements On- and off-fault deformation associated with the September 2013 Mw7.7 Balochistan earthquake: Implications for geologic slip rate measurements
High‐resolution trench photomosaics from image‐based modeling: Workflow and error analysis High‐resolution trench photomosaics from image‐based modeling: Workflow and error analysis
Non-USGS Publications**
**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
Strike-slip in transtension: Complex crustal architecture of the Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane Strike-slip in transtension: Complex crustal architecture of the Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane
Compilation of offset measurements and fault data for global strike-slip faults with multiple earthquakes Compilation of offset measurements and fault data for global strike-slip faults with multiple earthquakes
Plotting multiple fault representations: Applications for National Seismic Hazard Model 2023 update (NSHM-faultmaps) Plotting multiple fault representations: Applications for National Seismic Hazard Model 2023 update (NSHM-faultmaps)
Digital Surface Models for the northern 16 km of the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake rupture, northern Lost River fault zone (Idaho, USA) Digital Surface Models for the northern 16 km of the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake rupture, northern Lost River fault zone (Idaho, USA)
Geophysical constraints on the crustal architecture of the transtensional Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane, western Nevada, USA Geophysical constraints on the crustal architecture of the transtensional Warm Springs Valley fault zone, northern Walker Lane, western Nevada, USA
The influence of frost weathering on the debris flow sediment supply in an alpine basin The influence of frost weathering on the debris flow sediment supply in an alpine basin
Offset channels may not accurately record strike-slip fault displacement: Evidence from landscape evolution models Offset channels may not accurately record strike-slip fault displacement: Evidence from landscape evolution models
Holocene rupture history of the central Teton fault at Leigh Lake; Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Holocene rupture history of the central Teton fault at Leigh Lake; Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Variable normal-fault rupture behavior, northern Lost River fault zone, Idaho, USA Variable normal-fault rupture behavior, northern Lost River fault zone, Idaho, USA
Paleoseismic results from the Alpine site, Wasatch fault zone: Timing and displacement data for six holocene earthquakes at the Salt Lake City–Provo segment boundary Paleoseismic results from the Alpine site, Wasatch fault zone: Timing and displacement data for six holocene earthquakes at the Salt Lake City–Provo segment boundary
Combining conflicting Bayesian models to develop paleoseismic records—An example from the Wasatch Fault Zone, Utah Combining conflicting Bayesian models to develop paleoseismic records—An example from the Wasatch Fault Zone, Utah
P- and S-wave velocity models incorporating the Cascadia subduction zone for 3D earthquake ground motion simulations, Version 1.6—Update for Open-File Report 2007–1348 P- and S-wave velocity models incorporating the Cascadia subduction zone for 3D earthquake ground motion simulations, Version 1.6—Update for Open-File Report 2007–1348
Recurrent Holocene movement on the Susitna Glacier Thrust Fault: The structure that initiated the Mw 7.9 Denali Fault earthquake, central Alaska Recurrent Holocene movement on the Susitna Glacier Thrust Fault: The structure that initiated the Mw 7.9 Denali Fault earthquake, central Alaska
Holocene earthquakes of magnitude 7 during westward escape of the Olympic Mountains, Washington Holocene earthquakes of magnitude 7 during westward escape of the Olympic Mountains, Washington
On- and off-fault deformation associated with the September 2013 Mw7.7 Balochistan earthquake: Implications for geologic slip rate measurements On- and off-fault deformation associated with the September 2013 Mw7.7 Balochistan earthquake: Implications for geologic slip rate measurements
High‐resolution trench photomosaics from image‐based modeling: Workflow and error analysis High‐resolution trench photomosaics from image‐based modeling: Workflow and error analysis
Non-USGS Publications**
**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.