Department of Geology and Geophysics

Department of Geology and Geophysics

Department of Geology and Geophysics People

Paul Wessel

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Professor

  • Tectonics Bathymetry Lab: POST 832
  • Office: POST 806

Additional Information

Research Fields:
  Geophysics


Reseach Topics:
Plate tectonic reconstructions, Spatial and temporal variations of intraplate volcanism and plate subsidence, Thermomechanical evolution and properties of oceanic lithosphere, Flexural deformation of lithosphere, Origin and distribution of lineations in Pacific gravity, geoid and bathymetry, Tsunami travel times, Scientific software


Courses Commonly Taught: Undergraduate
  Scientific Programming (GG250), Geological Data Analysis (GG313)
Graduate
  Generic Mapping Tools (GG675)