Active Tectonics

Mostly research and commentary blog of J Ramon Arrowsmith, Professor of Geology in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Commentary, ideas, notes on active tectonics, tectonic geomorphology, earthquake geology, natural hazards, cyberinfrastructure for the geosciences, high resolution topography.

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February 5 2026

Call for research papers: Unveiling Active Faults: Multiscale Perspectives and Alternative Approaches Addressing the Seismic Hazard Challenge

Along with Federica Ferrarini (https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/788263/overview), Nathan Toké (https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/843934/overview), and Michele M. C. Carafa

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February 5 2026

Propelling ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration

In May 2019, my colleague Prof. Meenakshi Wadhwa (https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/957644) was appointed

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February 5 2026

Haiti earthquake 10 years commemoration

January 12, 2010 was the devastating Haiti earthquake. Many are posting memories and thoughts about the event. Many others have higher quality scientific, engineering, and social science materials.