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INTRODUCTION
On September 27-28, 2007, a workshop called “Long term deformation in the Central U.S.,” was held at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN, U.S.A. The workshop was sponsored by the USGS and Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), University of Memphis and hosted by Buddy Schweig and M. Beatrice Magnani. Large earthquakes in stable continental interiors, although rare, are puzzling exceptions to the plate tectonic theory. Controversies abound as to the causes, rates, magnitudes, and hazard posed by such events. This workshop focused on the current understanding of the spatial and temporal patterns of deformation and how existing data constrain models of intraplate deformation. The ultimate purpose of the workshop was to produce a science plan outlining key studies that have the potential to enhance knowledge of past and present-day deformation for the next generation of models. The workshop brought together experts of different disciplines with expertise in geological and geophysical data acquisition, interpretation, and state of the art modeling of crustal deformation in order to formulate key scientific questions, to identify study areas, to coordinate geophysical and geological surveys, proposals, and to complement existing efforts (EarthScope, borehole observatories, and others).
AGENDA
(link to agenda document upcoming)
PRESENTATIONS
- Walter Mooney, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, Deep Structure
- Arch Johnston, Center for Earthquake Research and Information, University of Memphis. Seismicity – Overheads not available
- Tom Pratt, U.S. Geological Survey, Seattle, Seismic Reflection – Not available because of proprietary data
- Rich Harrison, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Structural Geology
- Glenn Mattioli, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Geodesy
- Martitia Tuttle, M Tuttle and Associates, Georgetown, Maine, Paleoseismology
- Peggy Guccione, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Geomorphology
- Randy Keller, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Links to EarthScope
Participants
For more information contact M.Beatrice Magnani and/or Buddy Schweig.
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