Considers the physical processes that drive coseismic and interseismic strain in the upper crust on Earth. It is focused on recognition and interpretation of surface strain produced by active faulting, folding and flexure at a range of timescales. This includes defining how coseismic strain cycles act to build geologic structures while considering methods of analysis with rapidly emerging remotely sensed and geochronologic datasets to quantify strain rates for seismic hazard assessment. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Formerly GEOL 5432. Recommended prerequisite: previous coursework in structural geology, geomorphology and remote sensing.
