Peter J Haeussler, Ph.D.
Most of my research is related to earthquake and tsunami hazards in Alaska, with a focus on paleoseismology, submarine landslides, and active faulting. I am the Alaska Coordinator for the Earthquake Hazards Program of the USGS. I also study various aspects of the framework geology of Alaska, with a focus on neotectonics and tectonics.
I use various tools to understand earthquakes and earthquake hazards in Alaska. I’ve studied the tectonic evolution of parts of Alaska, accretionary prisms along Alaska’s margin, forearc and splay faulting, submarine landslides, mountain building and exhumation, landscape evolution, glacial histories, and sedimentary basins. I’ve worked with marine and terrestrial seismic reflection and potential field data. Current work is focused on lacustrine paleoseismology, splay faulting, and various seismic hazards projects.
Professional Experience
1994 - Present Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Anchorage, AK
1992 - 1994 Postdoctoral Researcher, U.S. Geological Survey, Anchorage, AK
1992 Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA
1986 - 1991 Research Assistant, University of California Santa Cruz
1985 - 1988 Teaching Assistant, University of California Santa Cruz
1985 Geologist, Lancer Energy Corporation, Wilmore, KY
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. 1991 University of California Santa Cruz Earth Sciences
B.S. 1984 Michigan State University Geology
Affiliations and Memberships*
1985-present, American Geophysical Union
1985-present, Geological Society of America
1992-present, Alaska Geological Society
2010-present, Seismological Society of America
Honors and Awards
Fellow, Geological Society of America
Science and Products
Potential seismic hazards and tectonics of the upper Cook Inlet basin, Alaska, based on analysis of Pliocene and younger deformation
Preliminary geologic map of the Chugach National Forest special study area, Alaska
Reconnaissance geologic map of the Duncan Canal-Zarembo Island area, southeastern Alaska
Geologic map of the Seldovia quadrangle, south-central Alaska
Preliminary geologic map of the Uncas 7.5' quadrangle, Clallam and Jefferson counties, Washington
Geologic map of central (interior) Alaska
Geologic map of central (interior) Alaska
Surficial geologic map along the Castle Mountain Fault between Houston and Hatcher Pass Road, Alaska
Seismic sources in southcentral Alaska: A review, results of recent research, and a reappraisal
Field guide to the Mesozoic accretionary complex along Turnagain Arm and Kachemak Bay, south-central Alaska
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Potential seismic hazards and tectonics of the upper Cook Inlet basin, Alaska, based on analysis of Pliocene and younger deformation
The Cook Inlet basin is a northeast-trending forearc basin above the Aleutian subduction zone in southern Alaska. Folds in Cook Inlet are complex, discontinuous structures with variable shape and vergence that probably developed by right-transpressional deformation on oblique-slip faults extending downward into Mesozoic basement beneath the Tertiary basin. The most recent episode of deformation maAuthorsPeter J. Haeussler, Ronald L. Bruhn, Thomas L. PrattPreliminary geologic map of the Chugach National Forest special study area, Alaska
In 1990, both the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Bureau of Mines were contacted by the Chugach National Forest (CNF) for the purpose of providing mineral resource information for the CNF Master Plan during the planning period fiscal years 1991-1994. This information is to address the terms and requirements of the 1986 Settlement Agreement and to provide mineral and geologic information useful toAuthorsSteven W. Nelson, Marti L. Miller, Peter J. Haeussler, Lawrence W. Snee, Patti J. Philips, Carol HuberReconnaissance geologic map of the Duncan Canal-Zarembo Island area, southeastern Alaska
The geologic map of the Duncan Canal-Zarembo Island area is the result of a multidisciplinary investigation of an area where an airborne geophysical survey was flown in the spring of 1997. The area was chosen for the geophysical survey because of its high mineral potential, a conclusion of the Petersburg Mineral Resource Assessment Project, conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey from 1978 to 1982AuthorsSusan M. Karl, Peter J. Haeussler, Anne E. McCaffertyGeologic map of the Seldovia quadrangle, south-central Alaska
This is a 1:250,000-scale map of the bedrock geology of the Seldovia quadrangle, south-central Alaska. The map area covers the southwestern end of the Kenai Peninsula, including the Kenai Lowlands and Kenai Mountains, on either side of Kachemak Bay. The waters of Cook Inlet cover roughly half of the map area, and a part of the Alaska Peninsula near Iliamna Volcano lies in the extreme northwest corAuthorsDwight C. Bradley, Timothy M. Kusky, Peter J. Haeussler, Susan M. Karl, D. Thomas DonleyPreliminary geologic map of the Uncas 7.5' quadrangle, Clallam and Jefferson counties, Washington
These are the digital files used to create the map in USGS OFR 99-421. The 1:24,000 scale map shows the bedrock and surficial deposts of the Uncas 7.5' quadrangle, Clallam and Jefferson counties, Washington. Digital files include ARC/Info coverages in export format of geology, and strike and dip information.AuthorsPeter J. Haeussler, Jim C. Yount, Ray E. WellsGeologic map of central (interior) Alaska
No abstract available.AuthorsFrederic H. Wilson, James H. Dover, Dwight C. Bradley, Florence R. Weber, Thomas K. Bundtzen, Peter J. HaeusslerGeologic map of central (interior) Alaska
Introduction: This map and associated digital databases are the result of a compilation and reinterpretation of published and unpublished 1:250,000- and limited 1:125,000- and 1:63,360-scale mapping. The map area covers approximately 416,000 sq km (134,000 sq mi) and encompasses 25 1:250,000-scale quadrangles in central Alaska. The compilation was done as part of the U.S. Geological Survey NationAuthorsFrederic H. Wilson, James H. Dover, Dwight C. Bradley, Florence R. Weber, Thomas K. Bundtzen, Peter J. HaeusslerSurficial geologic map along the Castle Mountain Fault between Houston and Hatcher Pass Road, Alaska
The surficial geology of the map area is dominated by sedimentary deposits laid down during and after the Naptowne glaciation (Karlstrom, 1964) of late Pleistocene age. During this episode, a large valley glacier flowed westward down the Matanuska Valley along the southern flank of the Talkeetna Mountains. The youngest of two documented advances has been referred to as the Elmendorf stade, which rAuthorsPeter J. HaeusslerSeismic sources in southcentral Alaska: A review, results of recent research, and a reappraisal
No abstract available.AuthorsPeter J. HaeusslerField guide to the Mesozoic accretionary complex along Turnagain Arm and Kachemak Bay, south-central Alaska
Turnagain Arm, just east of Anchorage, provides a readily accessible, world-class cross section through a Mesozoic accretionary wedge. Nearly continuous exposures along the Seward Highway, the Alaska Railroad, and the shoreline of Turnagain Arm display the two main constituent units of the Chugach terrane: the McHugh Complex and Valdez Group. In this paper we describe seven bedrock geology stops aAuthorsDwight C. Bradley, Timothy M. Kusky, Susan M. Karl, Peter J. Haeussler - Software
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