Seismic Hazard Analysis: Precariously Balanced Rocks
Investigating the dynamics of precariously balanced rocks (PBRs) at Centennial Bluffs using autonomous mapping and physics engine simulations to understand the impacts of earthquakes on different large-scale distributions of fragile geological features and constrain seismic hazard assessments.
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Earthquake Surface Ruptures
Developing a multi-UAV system to enhance the mapping of surface fractures in fault zones by providing high-resolution (5 mm) data over large areas, with applications in the Southern San Andreas Fault near the Salton Sea and rapid response mapping for earthquake events.
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Post-wildfire Debris Flows
Studying the initiation and dynamics of debris flows following wildfire events using high-resolution topographic data and machine learning approaches to better predict and mitigate post-fire hazards in vulnerable communities.
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Sediment Transport in Tectonics: Rocky Fault Scarps
Analyzing sediment transport processes along rocky fault scarps to understand the relationship between tectonic activity and landscape evolution, using field observations and numerical modeling to quantify erosion and deposition patterns.
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Tornados
Investigating tornado formation, dynamics, and damage patterns using advanced remote sensing techniques and computational fluid dynamics models to improve understanding of severe weather phenomena and enhance early warning systems for tornado-prone regions.
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