Rufus D Catchings, PhD
Rufus Catchings is a seismologist working on
• Earthquake hazards
• Hydrogeology
• Regional imaging of resources
• Induced seismicity
Dr. Catchings’ scientific interests include seismic evaluation of the subsurface, particularly as it relates to earthquake and other hazards, groundwater and other resources, and tectonics. Catchings also develops seismic methodologies. He has conducted numerous studies and served as advisor for more than 60 local, state, federal, and international government agencies, and private organizations. He has served as research advisor for 15 M.S. and Ph.D. students. Catchings has more than 430 published works, including journal articles, reports, conference papers, and abstracts.
Dr. Catchings has been a Research Geophysicst at USGS since 1981. He served as Chief Scientist for the Earthquake Hazards Team, 2005–2008.
Awards
- Bromery Award, Geological Society of America, 2018
- Superior Service Award, U.S. Department of the Interior, 2000
- Special Act Award, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1990, 2006
- Fellow, Geological Society of America, 1997
Education
- Stanford University, PhD Geophysics, 1987
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, MS Geophysics, 1983
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Geophysics, 1980
- Appalachian State University, BS Geophysics, 1979
External Research Database
ResearchGate
Science and Products
Data report for the 1983 U.S. Geological Survey east-central Oregon seismic refraction experiment
Crustal structure of east central Oregon: Relation between Newberry Volcano and regional crustal structure
Data report for the 1984 U.S. Geological Survey central Columbia Plateau seismic refraction experiment, Washington-Oregon
Data report for the vertical-component seismic refraction data obtained during the 1986 PASSCAL Basin and Range lithospheric seismic experiment, northern Nevada
GEOS data summary for active and passive seismic experiments conducted in support of northern Nevada Lithospheric Experiments--PASSCAL
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Data report for the 1983 U.S. Geological Survey east-central Oregon seismic refraction experiment
Crustal structure of east central Oregon: Relation between Newberry Volcano and regional crustal structure
Data report for the 1984 U.S. Geological Survey central Columbia Plateau seismic refraction experiment, Washington-Oregon
Data report for the vertical-component seismic refraction data obtained during the 1986 PASSCAL Basin and Range lithospheric seismic experiment, northern Nevada
GEOS data summary for active and passive seismic experiments conducted in support of northern Nevada Lithospheric Experiments--PASSCAL
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.