Structural Geology and Tectonics Group
The Structural Geology and Tectonics Group at USF is primarily interested in deformation
at convergent plate boundaries and that associated with the ascent and emplacement
of magmas within the crust. We incorporate quantitative tools such as strain measurements
with geochemical and geochronological data to address a wide variety of geological
problems at a wide range of scales (grain and outcrop to regional). Our work in
arc systems necessitates close collaborations with volcanologists, igneous geochemist/petrologists,
and geophysicist from both the Department of Geology here at USF and institutions
around the world.
Current Research:
- Michelle Caplinger (M.S. candidate) Quantifying spatial relationships between faults
and volcanoes in the Basin and Range province of the U.S. and Mexico.
- Fatin Tutak (M.S. candidate) Quantification of ductile strain in the northern Alisitos
Fold and Thrust belt, Baja California, Mexico.
- Sean Callihan (B.S. senior project) Structural and geochronological study of the
San Marcos Dike Swarm, Baja California, Mexico.
- Kristina Stadthlerr (B.S. senior project) Quantifying shape fabrics of clasts and
crystals in volcanic and volcaniclastic rocks.
For more information about the group please or for further information for graduate
studies in Structural Geology and Tectonics please contact
Paul H. Wetmore.