Geophysics and Geodynamics Research at

Colorado State University

Current and recent work conducted by Dr. Dennis Harry's research group

 

 

What We Do

The Geophysics and Geodynamics (G&G) Research Group at Colorado State University is dedicated to research into conservation and utilization of the Earth's natural resources. This requires understanding of Earth structure and the tectonic processes that control formation of sedimentary basins and associated magmatic and fluid flow within the Earth's crust. The G&G group specializes in using Applied Geophysical techniques such as seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical resistivity, and ground penetrating radar methods to address these problems, and in the use of geodynamic modeling to understand the relevant processes. Research conducted in the G&G group is directed toward Petroleum Geology and Geophysics (PG&G), tectonic studies at the continental and regional scale, and groundwater conservation, remediation, and monitoring.

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People

The G&G Research Team

·         Dr. Dennis L. Harry, Professor of Geophysics (applied geophysics, hydrogeophysics, geodynamics/tectonics)

·         Mr. Charlie Ferrantelli, CSU M.S. Student (hydrogeophysics)

·         Ms. Erin Phillipson, CSU M.S. Student (hydrogeophysics)

·         Ms. Jourdan Anoka, CSU M.S. Student (geodynamics)

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Former Students

The G&G Research Group is very successful in positioning graduates for their future careers. All G&G graduates have found careers in the Petroleum Industry, with environmental firms, or have pursued Ph.D. degrees elsewhere in preparation for academic or research careers. Graduates of the G&G Research Group include:

·         Jerry Bowling (M.S., 1999; Ph.D., 2005). Geophysicist, bp Exploration Co.

·         Paul Kline (M.S., 2001). Geophysicist, Kerr McGee, Inc.

·         John Londono (M.S., 2001). Geophysicist, Shell Exploration & Production Co.

·         Carrie Maher (M.S. 2002). Geophysicist, ConocoPhillips Petroleum Co.

·         Paul Pearce (M.S. 2002). Geophysicist, Anadarko Petroleum Co.

·         Mr. John Koster (M.S., 2006). Geophysicist, Chevron Co.

·         Scott Salamoff (M.S., 2006). Geophysicist, Chevron Co.

·         Carter Gehman (M.S., 2006). Geophysicist, Hess Corp.

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Examples of Current Research Projects and Opportunities

Geodynamics and Tectonics

·         Continental Rifting and Formation of Rift Basins (click for details)

·         Geodynamic Models of the West Antarctica Rift System (click for details)

·         Structure of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Coastal Plain and Continental Margin in Mississippi (click for details)

·         Structure of the Precambrian Continental Margin of the Southeastern United States (click for details)

·         Seismic Reflection Images of the Southeastern Appalachian Valley and Ridge Province (click for details)

·         Use of 3D Seismic Reflection Attributes to Map Joint Patterns at Teapot Dome Oil Field (to be added)

Hydrogeophysics

·         Geophysical Constraints on Contaminant Transport in Fluvial Aquifers (click for details)

·         Effects of Saturation on Ground Penetrating Radar, Surface Wave, and Electrical Resistivity in Fluvial Aquifers (to be added)

·         Constraining Water Mass and Specific Yield with Temporal Gravity Measurements (to be added)

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Downloads

·         GCC120 Lecture 6/25 (Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 6/26 (Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 6/27a (Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 6/27b (Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 6/28(Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 6/29(Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 7/2(Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 7/3(Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Lecture 7/5(Powerpoint) (click here)

·         GCC120 Study Guide - Exam 3 (MS Word) (click here)

·         GCC120 Study Guide - Exam 4 (MS Word) (click here)

 

·         Database of continental margin geophysical profiles (excel spreadsheet) (click here)

 

 

·         Kline, P.S., 2001. Kinematic Forward Modeling for Interpretation of Poor Seismic Data in the Kerr Basin of West Texas, M.S. Thesis, University of Alabama, 68 pp. (click here)

 

·         Salamoff, S.I., 2006, The Use of Complex Seismic Reflection Attributes to Deleneate Subsurface Fracture Networks: An Example from Teapot Dome, Wyoming, M.S. Thesis, Colorado State University, 136 pp.) (click here)

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 For More Information

Contact Dr. Harry at dharry@warnercnr.colostate.edu