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2025

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

Hightower, Erin Jessica (2024) From Tectonic Evolution to Intraplate Stress: The Role of Structural Inheritance and Long-Wavelength Loading. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/xc1b-ke51. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11302023-021244845

2023

Stephenson, Oliver Laurent (2023) Investigating the Earthquake Cycle on Multiple Temporal and Spatial Scales Using Satellites and Simulations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/ha9m-4p17. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:08082022-055217161

Williams, Ethan Francis (2023) Probing Solid-Earth, Ocean, and Structural Dynamics with Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/vehm-dd85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:11172022-023850059

2022

Idini Zabala, Benjamín Rodo (2022) Earthquakes and the New Paradigm of Diluted Cores in Gas Giant Planets. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/hqtw-ka38. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252022-055331911

Jia, Zhe (2022) Resolving Earthquake Source Complexities in the Heterogeneous Earth. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/na72-6395. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05202022-003950365

Labedz, Celeste Ritter (2022) Between Seismic Speed and Glacial Pace: Cryoseismic Observation of Intermediate-Scale Processes at Lemon Creek Glacier, Alaska. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/4y62-sd53. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06012022-151808806

Zhong, Minyan (2022) High-Resolution Geophysical Images of Static Crustal Structure and Time-Dependent Glacier Flow. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/x1pa-p135. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechThesis:10182021-162923917

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

2019

Mao, Xiaolin (2019) Understanding Lithosphere and Mantle Dynamics with Numerical Models Constrained by Observations. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/59N8-H306. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07012018-101034748

Ratnaswamy, Vishagan (2019) Constraining the Mantle's Rheology Using Methods in Uncertainty Quantification. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/F6FW-T648. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05132019-143045769

2017

Catanach, Thomas Anthony (2017) Computational Methods for Bayesian Inference in Complex Systems. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9RX9948. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06042017-011739366

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

Riel, Bryan Valmonte (2017) Automatic Decomposition of Geodetic Time Series for Studies of Ground Deformation. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9HD7SNP. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10032016-210146623

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

Li, Dunzhu (2016) Some Advances in Computational Geophysics: Seismic Wave and Inverse Geodynamic Modeling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9X63JW2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05262016-150442765

Martens, Hilary Rose (2016) Using Earth Deformation Caused by Surface Mass Loading to Constrain the Elastic Structure of the Crust and Mantle. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9N29TX7. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04102016-211741759

Minchew, Brent Morton (2016) Mechanics of Deformable Glacier Beds. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Z9MS3QN2. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12112015-113320636

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

2014

Miller, Madeline Diane (2014) The Deep Ocean Density Structure at the Last Glacial Maximum: What Was It and Why? Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QHD5-FH77. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:10312013-000733635

Zhan, Zhongwen (2014) Exploiting Seismic Waveforms of Ambient Noise and Earthquakes. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/NQHT-NA96. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:09272013-134450665

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

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

Thompson, Jeffrey Muir (2013) The Short-Timescale Behavior of Glacial Ice. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/5BV8-9J47. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062013-094032857

2011

Selvans, Michelle Marie (2011) Geophysical Investigations of Near-Surface Structure on the Earth and Mars. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/078P-0C05. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05252011-161906788

Spasojevic, Sonja (2011) Dynamics of Long-Term Sea-Level Change and Vertical Motion of Continents. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/C7PG-QN55. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:12012010-122030085

2010

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

Minson, Sarah Ellen (2010) A Bayesian Approach to Earthquake Source Studies. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3RT9-3215. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062010-235315977

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

Tape, Carl Harlan (2009) Seismic Tomography of Southern California Using Adjoint Methods. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/B9KK-S206. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05062009-183823

2008

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

Song, Teh-Ru Alex (2008) Broad Band Modeling Earthquake Source and Upper Mantle Structure on Plate Boundary Zones. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/K7RQ-MM41. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05192008-121937

2007

Hjörleifsdóttir, Vala (2007) Earthquake Source Characterization Using 3D Numerical Modeling. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/M17S-7W40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03212007-170259

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

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

2003

Natawidjaja, Danny Hilman (2003) Neotectonics of the Sumatran Fault and Paleogeodesy of the Sumatran Subduction Zone. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/KBXR-5B89. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05222003-155554

Pritchard, Matthew Earl (2003) Recent Crustal Deformation in West-Central South America. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XADN-C411. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06022003-105512

2002

Billen, Magali Isabelle (2002) I. Seafloor Morphology of the Osbourn Trough and Kermadec Trench and II. Multiscale DynamiCS of Subduction Zones. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/W46E-ZY34. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-11012001-142941

Ji, Chen (2002) Analysis of Complex Faulting: Wavelet Transform, Multiple Datasets and Realistic Fault Geometry. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XYM3-4718. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02172012-155442347