Ramon Arrowsmith — Arizona State University

Personal profile

Research interests

Active tectonics, quantitative structural geology and geomorphology; fault zone structure and geomorphology; earthquake surface rupture and paleoseismology; tectonic geomorphology; theoretical studies of faulting and hillslope development; the San Andreas Fault system; active deformation in central Asia; regional geology and stratigraphic context for paleoanthropology in the Afar region of Ethiopia; Gulf of California tectonics and surface processes; integrated investigation of earthquake hazards; high resolution topography derived from LiDAR technology; engineering geologic field methods; Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and Geoinformatics; Cyberinfrastructure; and Quaternary Geology and desert surface processes (esp. in the southwestern US and Mexico).

Education/Academic qualification

PHD, Stanford University

… → 1994

BA, Whittier College

… → 1989

External positions

Associate Director for Operations, Unknown

Jan 1 2013 → …

Associate Director for Operations, Unknown

2013 → …

Geophysics Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2012 → Jan 1 2013

Geophysics Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

2012 → 2013

Remote sensing Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2011 → Jan 1 2012

EarthScope Steering Committee chairman, Unknown

Jan 1 2011 → …

EarthScope National Office Director, Unknown

Jan 1 2011 → …

Southern California Earthquake Center Planning Committee (SoSAFE), Unknown

Jan 1 2011 → …

Remote sensing Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

2011 → 2012

EarthScope Steering Committee chairman, Unknown

2011 → …

EarthScope National Office Director, Unknown

2011 → …

Southern California Earthquake Center Planning Committee (SoSAFE), Unknown

2011 → …

Professor of Geology, Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Unknown

Jul 1 2010 → …

Professor of Geology, Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space Exploration , Unknown

Jul 2010 → …

Associate Director for Graduate Studies, Unknown

Jan 1 2010 → Jan 1 2013

Academic Program Review Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2010 → Jan 1 2011

Scientific Review Panel, Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast 3, Unknown

Jan 1 2010 → Jan 1 2013

Associate Director for Graduate Studies, Unknown

2010 → 2013

Academic Program Review Committee, Unknown

2010 → 2011

Scientific Review Panel, Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast 3, Unknown

2010 → 2013

EarthScope Speaker, http://www.earthscope.org/speakers, Unknown

Jan 1 2009 → Jan 1 2010

MARGINS/GeoPrisms Steering Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2009 → Jan 1 2010

EarthScope Speaker, http://www.earthscope.org/speakers, Unknown

2009 → 2010

MARGINS/GeoPrisms Steering Committee , Unknown

2009 → 2010

Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics, a standing committee within the National Research Council’s Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Unknown

Jan 1 2008 → …

Earthscope Education and Outreach Steering Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2008 → Jan 1 2011

Dual bachelor of science degree in international field geosciences US Department of Education project, (University of Montana, University of Potsdam, and University of Cork) external evaluator, Unknown

Jan 1 2008 → Jan 1 2013

Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics, a standing committee within the National Research Council’s Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Unknown

2008 → …

Earthscope Education and Outreach Steering Committee, Unknown

2008 → 2011

Dual bachelor of science degree in international field geosciences US Department of Education project, (University of Montana, University of Potsdam, and University of Cork) external evaluator , Unknown

2008 → 2013

Annual Review Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2007 → Jan 1 2009

National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council (appointed by Director of US Geological Survey), Unknown

Jan 1 2007 → …

Annual Review Committee, Unknown

2007 → 2009

National Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council (appointed by Director of US Geological Survey), Unknown

2007 → …

Associate Professor of Geology, Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Unknown

Jul 1 2006 → Jun 30 2010

Associate Professor of Geology, Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Unknown

Jul 1 2006 → Jun 30 2010

Sedimentary Geology Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2004 → Jan 1 2005

Sedimentary Geology Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

2004 → 2005

Graduate Advisor, Unknown

Jan 1 2003 → Jan 1 2005

Associate Chairman, Unknown

Jan 1 2003 → Jan 1 2005

Geological Sciences Academic Program Review committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2003 → Jan 1 2004

Geodynamics Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2003 → Jan 1 2004

Graduate Advisor, Unknown

2003 → 2005

Associate Chairman, Unknown

2003 → 2005

Geological Sciences Academic Program Review committee, Unknown

2003 → 2004

Geodynamics Faculty Search Committee, Unknown

2003 → 2004

Associate Professor of Geology, Arizona State University, Department of Geological Sciences, Unknown

Jul 1 2001 → Jun 30 2006

Visiting Associate Professor (sabbatical), University of Potsdam (Germany), Department of Geosciences, Unknown

Jul 1 2001 → Jun 30 2002

Associate Professor of Geology, Arizona State University, Department of Geological Sciences, Unknown

Jul 1 2001 → Jun 30 2006

Visiting Associate Professor (sabbatical), University of Potsdam (Germany), Department of Geosciences, Unknown

Jul 1 2001 → Jun 30 2002

Graduate Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 2001 → Jan 1 2006

Graduate Committee, Unknown

2001 → 2006

Vice Provost for Research Greater Phoenix 2100 project , http://www.gp2100.org/, Unknown

Jan 1 2000 → Jan 1 2005

Vice Provost for Research Greater Phoenix 2100 project , http://www.gp2100.org/ , Unknown

2000 → 2005

Geophysics Faculty Search Committees, Unknown

Jan 1 1999 → Jan 1 2000

Geophysics Faculty Search Committees, Unknown

1999 → 2000

Vice Provost for Research special rock varnish project, Unknown

Jan 1 1997 → Jan 1 1998

Vice Provost for Research special rock varnish project, Unknown

1997 → 1998

Computing Committee, Unknown

Jan 1 1996 → Jan 1 2009

Computing Committee , Unknown

1996 → 2009

Assistant Professor of Geology, Stanford University, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Unknown

Aug 1 1995 → Jul 31 2001

Assistant Professor of Geology, Stanford University, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Unknown

Aug 1 1995 → Jul 31 2001

Post-Doctoral Scholar, Stanford University, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences , Unknown

Apr 1 1995 → Jul 31 1995

Post-Doctoral Scholar, Stanford University, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Unknown

Apr 1 1995 → Jul 31 1995

School of Earth and Space Exploration Structure and Governance subcommittee member, Unknown

… → 2004

Sustainable Technologies program of Center for Study of Rapidly Urbanizing Regions, Data and visualization group co-leader, Unknown

… → 2003

roposition 301 Information Sciences/Information Technology committee, Unknown

… → 2002

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Seismic Hazard Review (SSHAC level 3) Resource Expert, Unknown

… → 2013

GeoPrisms Rift Initiation and Evolution implementation plan meeting and writing team, Unknown

… → 2010

Margins Program Successor Planning Science Plan writing team, Unknown

… → 2010

Margins Program Successor Planning Workshop organizing committee, Unknown

… → 2010

UNAVCO Science Workshop Organizing Committee, Unknown

… → 2010

Seismological Society of America Board of Directors Nomination Committee, Unknown

… → 2008

National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM), steering committee member, (2003–2005; Chairman 2005-2006), Unknown

Workshop organizer: GEON Visualization Workshop, Unknown

… → Mar 2005

Workshop organizer: ”Integrated studies of fault zones; LiDAR and other hi res imaging of fault systems; Information technology: enabling infrastructure”, 2004 Southern California Earthquake Center , Unknown

School of Earth and Space Exploration Structure and Governance subcommittee member, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2004

Sustainable Technologies program of Center for Study of Rapidly Urbanizing Regions, Data and visualization group co-leader, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2003

roposition 301 Information Sciences/Information Technology committee, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2002

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Seismic Hazard Review (SSHAC level 3) Resource Expert, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2013

GeoPrisms Rift Initiation and Evolution implementation plan meeting and writing team, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2010

Margins Program Successor Planning Science Plan writing team, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2010

Margins Program Successor Planning Workshop organizing committee, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2010

UNAVCO Science Workshop Organizing Committee, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2010

Seismological Society of America Board of Directors Nomination Committee, Unknown

… → Jan 1 2008

National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM), steering committee member, (2003–2005; Chairman 2005-2006), Unknown

Workshop organizer: GEON Visualization Workshop, Unknown

… → Mar 1 2005

Workshop organizer: ”Integrated studies of fault zones; LiDAR and other hi res imaging of fault systems; Information technology: enabling infrastructure”, 2004 Southern California Earthquake Center, Unknown

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San Andreas Fault Earth & Environmental Sciences

earthquake Earth & Environmental Sciences

earthquakes Physics & Astronomy

Earthquakes Chemical Compounds

slip Physics & Astronomy

slip rate Earth & Environmental Sciences

rupture Earth & Environmental Sciences

topography Earth & Environmental Sciences

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Research Output 1994 2018

4447 Citations
40 h-Index
175 Article
15 Paper
6 Conference contribution
3 Chapter
2 More
- 2 Review article

Mechanisms of lava flow emplacement during an effusive eruption of Sinabung Volcano (Sumatra, Indonesia)

Carr, B. B., Clarke, A., Vanderkluysen, L. & Arrowsmith, R., Jan 1 2018, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Indonesia

Volcanoes

lava

lava flow

volcanoes

1 Citations

Strong Paleoearthquakes along the Aksuu Border Fault according to the Results of Dating the Offset Terrace Complex of the Chon-Aksuu River, Northern Tien Shan

Korzhenkov, A. M., Arrowsmith, R., Crosby, C. J., Guralnik, B., Rogozhin, E. A., Sorokin, A. A., Abdieva, S. V., Fortuna, A. B., Yudakhin, A. S., Agatova, A. R., Deev, E. V., Mazeika, J. V., Rodkin, M. V. & Shen, J., Mar 1 2018, In : Izvestiya, Physics of the Solid Earth. 54, 2, p. 252-268 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

terrace

earthquake

seismic quiescence

river

Holocene

Structural relationship between the Karakoram and Longmu Co fault systems, southwestern Tibetan Plateau, revealed by ASTER remote sensing

Bohon, W., Hodges, K., Tripathy-Lang, A., Arrowsmith, R. & Edwards, C., Jan 1 2018, In : Geosphere. 14, 4, p. 1837-1850 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

ASTER

plateau

remote sensing

extrusion

normal fault

1 Citations

The age and origin of small offsets at van matre ranch along the san andreas fault in the Carrizo Plain, California

Salisbury, J. B., Arrowsmith, R., Brown, N., Rockwell, T., Akciz, S. & Ludwig, L. G., Apr 1 2018, In : Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America. 108, 2, p. 639-653 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

San Andreas Fault

trucks

plains

Earthquakes

Catchments