Ralph Haugerud
Ralph Haugerud is a research geologist in the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Center. He is a structural geologist and geologic mapper interested in the evolution of the Pacific Northwest.
Ralph received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology from Western Washington University and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Washington. Since joining the USGS in 1986, he has worked in the North Cascades Range, the Salish Lowland, and the Columbia Plateau. From 1990 to 2014 he was technical lead for the Puget Sound Lidar Consortium, and he has been instrumental in developing the GeMS standard for representing geologic maps in a Geographic Information System (GIS). His current efforts focus on the structure of Eocene strata in central Washington, features formed by glacial Lake Missoula outburst floods, and regional map compilation.
Professional Experience
1986-present, Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey. Reston, VA, Menlo Park, CA, Seattle, WA
1985-1986, Post-doctoral Research Associate, National Research Council. Reston, VA
Teaching Assistant, University of Washington. Seattle, WA 1982-1984
Research Assistant, University of Washington. Seattle, WA 1980-1982
Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey. Darrington, WA 1980
Geologist, GeothermEx, Inc. Berkeley, CA 1979-1980
Independent contractor (geologic mapping). Marblemount, WA 1979
Teaching Assistant, Western Washington University. Bellingham, WA 1977-1979
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Washington, 1985
M.S., Geology, Western Washington University, 1980
B.S., Geology, Western Washington University, 1976
Affiliations and Memberships*
Geological Society of America (Fellow)
American Geophysical Union
University of Washington
Science and Products
Pacific Northwest Geologic Mapping: Northern Pacific Border, Cascades and Columbia
Geospatial database for the geomorphic map of the Umatilla River corridor, Oregon
Geomorphic map of the Umatilla River corridor, Oregon
Geologic map of the greater Portland metropolitan area and surrounding region, Oregon and Washington
Geomorphic map of western Whatcom County, Washington
Lidar-revised geologic map of the Olalla 7.5' quadrangle, King, Kitsap, and Pierce Counties, Washington
Lidar-revised geologic map of the Wildcat Lake 7.5' quadrangle, Kitsap and Mason Counties, Washington
Geologic map of the Suquamish 7.5' quadrangle and part of the Seattle North 7.5' x 15' quadrangle, Kitsap County, Washington
Lidar-revised geologic map of the Uncas 7.5' quadrangle, Clallam and Jefferson Counties, Washington
Geologic Map of the North Cascade Range, Washington
Earthquake hazards and lifelines in the Interstate 5 urban corridor: Cottage Grove to Woodburn, Oregon
Earthquake hazards and lifelines in the Interstate 5 urban corridor: Woodburn, Oregon, to Centralia, Washington
Geologic map of the Mount Baker 30- by 60-minute quadrangle, Washington
When hazard avoidance is not an option: Lessons learned from monitoring the postdisaster Oso landslide, USA
Deglaciation of the Puget Lowland, Washington
New geologic mapping of the northwestern Willamette Valley, Oregon, and its American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)—A foundation for understanding their terroir
Pleistocene glaciers, lakes, and floods in north-central Washington State
Geology of Seattle, a field trip
Preliminary interpretation of pre-2014 landslide deposits in the vicinity of Oso, Washington
Holocene faulting in the Bellingham forearc basin: Upper-plate deformation at the northern end of the Cascadia subduction zone
Preliminary atlas of active shallow tectonic deformation in the Puget Lowland, Washington
Discussion on remote sensing for aquatic monitoring
Preliminary Geomorphic Map of the Kitsap Peninsula, Washington
Database for the geologic map of the Mount Baker 30-minute by 60-minute quadrangle, Washington (I-2660)
Lifelines and earthquake hazards along the Interstate 5 Urban Corridor: Woodburn, Oregon to Centralia, Washington
Science and Products
Pacific Northwest Geologic Mapping: Northern Pacific Border, Cascades and Columbia
Geospatial database for the geomorphic map of the Umatilla River corridor, Oregon
Geomorphic map of the Umatilla River corridor, Oregon
Geologic map of the greater Portland metropolitan area and surrounding region, Oregon and Washington
Geomorphic map of western Whatcom County, Washington
Lidar-revised geologic map of the Olalla 7.5' quadrangle, King, Kitsap, and Pierce Counties, Washington
Lidar-revised geologic map of the Wildcat Lake 7.5' quadrangle, Kitsap and Mason Counties, Washington
Geologic map of the Suquamish 7.5' quadrangle and part of the Seattle North 7.5' x 15' quadrangle, Kitsap County, Washington
Lidar-revised geologic map of the Uncas 7.5' quadrangle, Clallam and Jefferson Counties, Washington
Geologic Map of the North Cascade Range, Washington
Earthquake hazards and lifelines in the Interstate 5 urban corridor: Cottage Grove to Woodburn, Oregon
Earthquake hazards and lifelines in the Interstate 5 urban corridor: Woodburn, Oregon, to Centralia, Washington
Geologic map of the Mount Baker 30- by 60-minute quadrangle, Washington
When hazard avoidance is not an option: Lessons learned from monitoring the postdisaster Oso landslide, USA
Deglaciation of the Puget Lowland, Washington
New geologic mapping of the northwestern Willamette Valley, Oregon, and its American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)—A foundation for understanding their terroir
Pleistocene glaciers, lakes, and floods in north-central Washington State
Geology of Seattle, a field trip
Preliminary interpretation of pre-2014 landslide deposits in the vicinity of Oso, Washington
Holocene faulting in the Bellingham forearc basin: Upper-plate deformation at the northern end of the Cascadia subduction zone
Preliminary atlas of active shallow tectonic deformation in the Puget Lowland, Washington
Discussion on remote sensing for aquatic monitoring
Preliminary Geomorphic Map of the Kitsap Peninsula, Washington
Database for the geologic map of the Mount Baker 30-minute by 60-minute quadrangle, Washington (I-2660)
Lifelines and earthquake hazards along the Interstate 5 Urban Corridor: Woodburn, Oregon to Centralia, Washington
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government