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
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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