Pacific Northwest Paleomagnetism Laboratory
Salton Trough
Paleomagnetism and magnetostratigraphy of the Salton Trough, San Jacinto Fault Zone
Aim: Geology and Tectonics of the Western Salton Trough
This project is aimed at obtaining a better understanding of the regional geology and tectonic evolution of the northern Gulf of California and the formation of major strike-slip faults in southern California. The present phase of the project involves collaboration with faculty and students at WWU, University of Oregon, and UC-Davis, with a focus on the relationship between surficial uplift, erosion, and deformation during the past 2.5 Ma. The WWU portion of this NSF-funded work involves detailed magnetostratigraphy and paleomagnetism of fluvial and lacustrine sedimentary rocks in the Fish Creek and Canyon sin Nombre sections within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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Page Updated 06.24.2009
Page Updated 06.24.2009
News & Events:
Russ Burmester was awarded a 2009 President's Exceptional Effort award (and marked his 30th year at WWU).Bernie Housen, with Becky Dorsey (Oregon) and Mike Oskin (UC-Davis) was awarded an NSF grant to fund their project on the timing and controls of erosion and sedimentation of the eastern Peninsular Ranges, CA.
February 2010 - Luigi Jovane is joining the IODP Expedition 325 to the Great Barrier Reef.
Sadie Belica will start senior thesis project on magnetic leaves.
Bernie Housen has been appointed co-editor of GSA-Today, effective July 2010.
Contact Info
Bernie Housen
Environmental Studies Building
Rooms 429 and 429A
Office phone:
360-650-6573
Lab phone: 360-650-3304
Fax: 360-650-7302
