Earth Surface Processes Groups of the Schools of Earth and Space Exploration and Geography and Department of Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University

Kelin Whipple Arjun Heimsath Ramón Arrowsmith Mark Schmeeckle Enrique Vivoni

SESE Surface Processes seminar Spring 2013

The Earth Surface Processes Seminar (called "Geomorphology Seminar" in the GLG courses list) runs every term, for one unit credit (repeatable any number of times, and we prefer students do enroll) on a different theme each term. The theme for this term's focus is "All Things Basin and Range". We hope that this rather broad and very cool topic, following on the heels of "Evolution of the N. American Cordillera" last semester, will attract interest.

In a typical session we discuss a single research paper or two short ones. One or a pair of students have the charge to lead the discussion each session. Guiding a discussion, pointing out interesting angles to discuss and keeping the discussion on track are the main tasks. Usually this involves leading the group through the paper, but with an aim to highlighting discussion points rather than a report/summary of all points. Sometimes digging up essential background material from previous papers is essential to either understanding of the paper, or for drawing out key discussion points. Determining whether such ancillary material is needed is up to the student leaders. As always, input for specific topics/papers folks would like to cover are greatly appreciated!

We're looking forward to a vibrant set of discussions this semester! Encouragement from Arjun and Ramón.

Schedule
Date and locationDiscussion Leader(s)Reading/topic
Thursday, January 17; at Arjun Heimsath's house:
3223 E Mitchell in Phoenix 85018
Matt and Byron

Ellis et al. (1999): "Development of Mountainous Topography in the Basin Ranges, USA"

Thursday, January 24; at Wendy Bohon's house:
please email for directions
Scott and Andy

Wernicke et al. (1987): "Tectonomagmatic evolution of Cenozoic extension in the North American Cordillera"

Thursday, January 31; at Barrett and Erin's:
419 E. Julie Dr. Tempe
Marina and Matt

Densmore, A. L., N. H. Dawers, S. Gupta, R. Guidon, and T. Goldin (2004), Footwall topographic development during continental extension, J. Geophys. Res., 109,

Thursday, February 7; at Michelle Aigner's house:
2640 E. Earll Dr Phoenix, 85016
Wendy and Gayatri

This week, we've selected several shorter papers in which we can address two of the key questions about structural considerations (and low vs high angle normal faulting) that have already come up during seminar this semester:
1) Is there a positive feedback of isostatic rebound from B&R extension related to different modes of normal faulting? (Spencer 1984)
2) Is the thinning of the lithosphere (as a function of time) related to different modes of normal faulting? (Buck_1993)

Also, we're attaching a third, supplemental paper that we urge you to also take a look at that addresses how rheology (thinning and heating) of the lithosphere is related to different modes of normal faulting. (Melosh 1990)

Thursday, February 14 n/a

Seminar Cancelled

Thursday, February 21; n/a

Seminar Cancelled

Thursday, February 28; at location TBA Nathaniel

Cooper, F. J., J. P. Platt, E. S. Platzman, M. J. Grove, and G. Seward (2010), Opposing shear senses in a subdetachment mylonite zone: Implications for core complex mechanics, Tectonics, 29, TC4019, doi:10.1029/2009TC002632.

Thursday, March 7; at the house of Ramon Arrowsmith: 140 E Del Rio, Tempe, AZ 85282
The Matts

Numelin_et_al_2007_Geosphere, primary discussion paper regarding active slip on low angle fault in Searles Valley
Supplemental paper regarding possible active faulting/rolling hinge associated with rifting in Baja: Fletcher_&_Spelz_2009_Geosphere

Thursday, March 21; at the house of Ramon Arrowsmith: 140 E Del Rio, Tempe, AZ 85282
Byron & Barrett

Frankel et al. (2007). Spatial variations in slip rate along the Death Valley-Fish Lake Valley fault system determined from LiDAR topographic data and cosmogenic 10Be geochronology, GRL ,
and
Kirby et al. (2006), Temporal variations in slip rate of the White Mountain Fault Zone, Eastern California, EPSL

Thursday, March 28; at Arjun Heimsath's house:
3223 E Mitchell in Phoenix 85018
Marina and Scott

Frankel et al. (2007). Spatial variations in slip rate along the Death Valley-Fish Lake Valley fault system determined from LiDAR topographic data and cosmogenic 10Be geochronology, GRL ,
and
Frankel et al. (2007). Cosmogenic 10Be and 36Cl geochronology of offset alluvial fans along the northern Death Valley fault zone: Implications for transient strain in the eastern California shear zone, JGR

Thursday, April 4; at Arjun Heimsath's house:
3223 E Mitchell in Phoenix 85018
Andy Darling

Friedrich, A. M., B. P. Wernicke, N. A. Niemi, R. A. Bennett, and J. L. Davis (2003), Comparison of geodetic and geologic data from the Wasatch region, Utah, and implications for the spectral character of Earth deformation at periods of 10 to 10 million years, J. Geophys. Res.

Thursday, April 11; at Marina's house:
7701 E. Avalon Dr. Scottsdale AZ 85251
Joel

Stock et al. (2009), Spatial and temporal variations in denudation of the Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA Lithosphere

Thursday, April 25; at Arjun Heimsath's house:
3223 E Mitchell in Phoenix 85018
unmoderated discussion

Ehlers, Todd A., et al. "Exhumation of the central Wasatch Mountains, Utah: 2. Thermokinematic model of exhumation, erosion, and thermochronometer interpretation." Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth (1978–2012)108.B3 (2003).


Supplemental Basin and Range Reading
USGS Professional Paper 153, Studies of Basin-Range Structure by Grove Karl Gilbert, 1928

GLG 591 Geomorphology Seminar Spring 2013 - Course #16532

Past seminars
Fall 2012 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Spring 2012 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Fall 2011 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Spring 2011 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Fall 2010 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Spring 2010 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Fall 2009 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Spring 2009 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Fall 2008 SESE Geomorphology Seminar
Spring 2008 SESE Geomorphology Seminar



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