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2025

Kim, Taeho (2025) Modeling Frictional Processes in the Presence of Fluids: From Earthquakes in the Laboratory to Induced Seismicity in Geothermal Reservoirs. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/pp3a-2609. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08132024-035518437

Köhne, Tobias (2025) From Daily Deformation to Millennial Mechanics: Insights from Subduction Zone Earthquake Cycle Models. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/sn24-zn74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10302024-162816237

2024

Morris, Freya Kurt (2024) Depositional and Structural History of the Pavian and Kudu Nappes in the Naukluft Mountains, Namibia. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ecfc-c202. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08132023-171059108

Sirorattanakul, Krittanon (2024) Response of Earthquakes to Transient Stresses, in Laboratory and Nature. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2fgg-0m89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202024-162817936

2022

Ayoubi, Peyman (2022) Modeling and Parameterization of Basin Effects for Engineering Design Applications. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4e61-q346. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03312022-021127047

Larochelle, Stacy (2022) Mechanical Interactions Between Water and the Solid Earth: from Quasi-Static Geodetic Deformation to Dynamic Fault Slip. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2r5a-9277. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302022-071239478

Sudhir, Kavya (2022) Slip Patterns on Heterogeneous Frictional Interfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xkbp-ks08. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02232022-193800084

2021

Lambert, Valère Régis Westbrooke (2021) Constraining Earthquake Source Processes Through Physics-Based Modeling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7s93-k485. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202021-190145895

Roback, Kevin Patrick (2021) Investigating Sand Transport and Landslides, and Implications for Past and Present Environments on Mars and Earth. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gykg-wz60. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202021-183729767

Sabbeth, Leah (2021) Provenance, Structural Geology, and Sedimentation of the Miocene and Pliocene Californias. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/gbcs-9289. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09212020-084147468

2020

Chadwick, Austin John (2020) Mechanics of River Avulsions on Lowland River Deltas. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/97C1-JG94. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02032020-134346875

2019

Bai, Kangchen (2019) Dynamic Earthquake Source Modeling and the Study of Slab Effects. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JVVW-M348. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06142018-121935019

Yang, Jin (2019) Fast Adaptive Augmented Lagrangian Digital Image Correlation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MZ5G-PS98. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10162018-093212227

2018

Buhler, Peter Benjamin (2018) Measuring and Modeling the Interplay between Planetary Orbits, Interiors, Surfaces, and Atmospheres. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MEXZ-2586. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05312018-155112365

Luo, Yingdi (2018) Earthquake Moment-Area Scaling Relations and the Effect of Fault Heterogeneity on Slow to Fast Earthquake Slip. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9SQ8XMV. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09062017-132833234

Perry, Stephen Michael (2018) Analyzing Stress Change and Energy Budget of Earthquakes Through Physics-Based Modeling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ryht-eb75. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062018-071106334

Rollins, John Christopher (2018) Using Heterogeneous 3D Earth Models to Constrain Interseismic and Postseismic Deformation in Southern California and Nepal. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9X06572. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11202017-145930076

Schaal, Natalie Sarah Ann (2018) Modeling of Nucleation and Dynamic Rupture on Heterogeneous Frictional Interfaces with Applications to Foreshocks. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/YCVJ-PM21. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272018-175543580

2017

Inbal, Asaf (2017) Seismogeodetic Imaging of Active Crustal Faulting. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z92B8W02. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10032016-142052951

Lui, Semechah Ka Yan (2017) Earthquake Source Characterization Through Seismic Observations and Numerical Modeling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9QN64QM. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11232016-044435496

Malatesta, Luca Claude (2017) Impact of Climate and Tectonics on the Morphodynamics of Alluvial Piedmonts, Implications for Sediment Transfer and the Stratigraphic Record. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9HD7SP4. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04072017-164424209

2016

Jiang, Junle (2016) Probabilistic Imaging and Dynamic Modeling of Earthquake Source Processes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9639MQC. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10142015-142502895

Prancevic, Jeffrey Paul (2016) Sediment Mobility in Steep Channels and the Transition to Landsliding. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9W66HRP. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05272016-111304491

Scheingross, Joel Simon (2016) Mechanics of Sediment Transport and Bedrock Erosion in Steep Landscapes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9B8562B. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10092015-125804519

Sousa, Francis Joseph (2016) Tectonics of Central and Eastern California, Late Cretaceous to Modern. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9H41PD8. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252016-090108907

Stevens, Victoria Louise (2016) Reconciling Geodetic Strain and Seismicity Rate with Frequency-Magnitude Relation of the Largest Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9PN93K7. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262016-131105966

2015

Swanson, Erika McGoldrick (2015) Structural and Clumped-Isotope Constraints on the Mechanisms of Displacement Along Low-Angle Detachments. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z92F7KDC. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10242014-133410215

2014

Thomas, Marion Y. (2014) Frictional Properties of Fault: From Observations on the Longitudinal Valley Fault, Taiwan, to Dynamic Simulations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0AFX-WS57. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09112013-133205322

2013

Ader, Thomas Joachim (2013) Earthquakes of the Nepal Himalaya : Towards a Physical Model of the Seismic Cycle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/z9c8276q. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06032013-180145987

Lin, Yunung Nina (2013) Using Space Geodesy to Constrain Variations in Seismogenic Behavior on Subduction Megathrusts. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0V1J-T074. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042013-203949761

Meng, Lingsen (2013) Navigating Earthquake Physics with High-Resolution Array Back-Projection. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Y2C6-YA15. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08232012-003426663

Ortega Culaciati, Francisco Hernan (2013) Aseismic Deformation in Subduction Megathrusts: Central Andes and North-East Japan. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BHDB-KH07. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06102013-122003618

Philibosian, Belle (2013) Characterization of Diverse Megathrust Fault Behavior Related to Seismic Supercycles, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/E0QH-YT77. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06072013-041618148

Phillips-Alonge, Kristin Eileen (2013) Structure of the Subduction System in Southern Peru from Seismic Array Data. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/71A7-4211. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11302012-163616170

Skinner, Steven Michael (2013) Plate Tectonic Constraints on Flat Subduction and Paleomagnetic Constraints on Rifting. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/G94S-Z109. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062013-151342444

Somala, Surendra Nadh (2013) Source Imaging with Dense Sensor Networks: Inversions Based on Adjoint Methods. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9WQ01S7. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05302013-210319511

Wang, Yu (2013) Earthquake Geology of Myanmar. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XWW2-9P26. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062013-135816595

2012

Alisic, Laura (2012) Multi-Scale Dynamics and Rheology of Mantle Convection with Plates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AXQP-0E85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05092012-120619144

Chen, Ting (2012) Part I: Structure of Central and Southern Mexico from Velocity and Attenuation Tomography. Part II: Physics of Small Repeating Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/REJW-YJ88. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03262012-175814763

Kidder, Steven Brooks (2012) Microstructural, Metamorphic and Experimental Constraints on Differential Stress and Temperature in the Middle Crust. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/R9RS-1A13. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03052012-150035418

2010

Amidon, William Henry (2010) Cosmogenic ³He and ²¹Ne Dating in Accessory Mineral Phases. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/R6JB-BW27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05192010-102315391

DiCaprio, Christopher John (2010) Measuring and Modeling Viscoelastic Relaxation of the Lithosphere with Application to the Northern Volcanic Zone, Iceland. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5VWK-0T35. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:01242010-103547444

Kanda, Ravi V. S. (2010) Mechanical Models for InterSeismic Deformation in Subduction Zones. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7WFR-GK09. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042010-144837173

Meltzner, Aron Jeffrey (2010) Earthquake Recurrence, Clustering, and Persistent Segmentation near the Southern End of the 2004 Sunda Megathrust Rupture. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JHDG-MT86. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012010-082222484

2009

Choi, Eun-seo (2009) Computational Approaches to Localized Deformation Within the Lithosphere and for Crust-Mantle Interactions. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/81QV-Q705. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09212008-122525

Downey, Nathan John (2009) Tectonic History of the Osbourn Spreading Center and Dynamic Subsidence of the Congo Basin. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/MXQF-GY83. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-08282008-093820

Kaneko, Yoshihiro (2009) Investigations of Earthquake Source Processes Based on Fault Models with Variable Friction Rheology. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1WGT-6623. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-04282009-202026

Lewis, Kevin Wayne (2009) The Rock Record of Mars: Structure, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Y4JG-FZ60. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06062009-150120

Liu, Yi (2009) Three-Dimensional Elastodynamic Modeling of Frictional Sliding with Application to Intersonic Transition. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/JWCV-8V74. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-02142009-181805

Lu, Xiao (2009) Combined Experimental and Numerical Study of Spontaneous Dynamic Rupture on Frictional Interfaces. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/BGGT-MC04. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10242008-070701

Verdel, Charles Steven (2009) I. Cenozoic Geology of Iran: An Integrated Study of Extensional Tectonics and Related Vulcanism. II. Ediacaran Stratigraphy of the North American Cordillera: New Observations from Eastern California and Northern Utah. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4KPY-X114. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-09182008-092505

2008

Chen, Min (2008) Numerical Simulations of Seismic Wave Propagation in Anisotropic and Heterogeneous Earth Models: The Japan Subduction Zone. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/VDRB-Y055. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05302008-030851

Konca, Ali Ozgun (2008) Investigating Large Earthquake Rupture Kinematics from the Joint Analysis of Seismological, Geodetic and Remote Sensing Data. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/6B13-4M30. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05292008-113958

Leprince, Sebastien (2008) Monitoring Earth Surface Dynamics with Optical Imagery. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ZMTV-GV90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05192008-161405

2007

Nadin, Elisabeth Sophia (2007) Structure and History of the Kern Canyon Fault System, Southern Sierra Nevada, California. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/0WX9-S503. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05162007-094830

Yan, Zhimei (2007) Regional Mapping of the Crustal Structure in Southern California. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K9B8-Y639. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06212006-181145

2006

Shyu, J. Bruce Hao-Te Hsu (2006) A Neotectonic Model of Taiwan, with a Focus on the Longitudinal Valley Suture. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/X1XD-SB94. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12252005-151244

Smith, Deborah Elaine (2006) A New Paradigm for Interpreting Stress Inversions from Focal Mechanisms: How 3D Stress Heterogeneity Biases the Inversions Toward the Stress Rate. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/42NY-WV90. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05252006-191203

2005

Dmochowski, Jane Ellen (2005) Application of MODIS-ASTER (Master) Simulator Data to Geological Mapping of Young Volcanic Regions in Baja California, Mexico. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/DW9V-3831. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05262005-150027

2004

Lohman, Rowena Benfer (2004) The Inversion of Geodetic Data for Earthquake Parameters. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9FYH-HD84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05022004-165305

Persaud, Patricia (2004) Images of Early Continental Breakup in and around the Gulf of California and the Role of Basal Shear in Producing Wide Plate Boundaries. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/8K9G-SS73. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12032003-113513