Benjamin J Drenth, Ph.D.
Ben Drenth is a Research Geophysicist in the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center in Denver, Colorado.
His research is focused on the interpretation of gravity and magnetic geophysical data, in conjunction with other types of geophysical data and geologic information, to address 3D geologic mapping problems at a variety of scales. He specializes in interpretation in challenging physical and geologic environments, such as high-relief terrain and areas where the rocks of interest are concealed. USGS areas of focus include the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping and Mineral Resource Programs.
Education and Certifications
PhD in geophysics from the University of Oklahoma, 2009
MS in geophysics from the University of Texas at El Paso, 2005
BS in geological engineering from Michigan Technological University, 2003
Science and Products
Geophysical expression of elements of the Rio Grande rift in the northeast Tusas Mountains - Preliminary interpretations
Digitized data from ground geophysical surveys in Afghanistan: A website for distribution of data
This document describes the process of digitization of a 1974 report on geophysical work undertaken by Soviet geophysicists in southern and eastern Afghanistan. These data, uncovered in Afghanistan, represent magnetic and electrical ground surveys for which locations are not well defined. Due to lack of location information, these surveys were georeferenced using the cities, rivers, and surroundin
Digital data from the northeast Tusas Mountains aeromagnetic survey, Rio Arriba and Taos Counties, north-central New Mexico
Recovery and reprocessing of legacy geophysical data from the archives of the State Company of Geology and Mining (GEOSURV) of Iraq and Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC)
Identification of mineral resources in Afghanistan—Detecting and mapping resource anomalies in prioritized areas using geophysical and remote sensing (ASTER and HyMap) data
Notes on interpretation of geophysical data over areas of mineralization in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has the potential to contain substantial metallic mineral resources. Although valuable mineral deposits have been identified, much of the country’s potential remains unknown. Geophysical surveys, particularly those conducted from airborne platforms, are a well-accepted and cost-effective method for obtaining information on the geological setting of a given area. This report summarizes
Global mineral resource assessment: porphyry copper assessment of Mexico: Chapter A in Global mineral resource assessment
High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Survey To Image Shallow Faults, Poncha Springs and Vicinity, Chaffee County, Colorado
Digital Data from the Great Sand Dunes and Poncha Springs Aeromagnetic Surveys, South-Central Colorado
Digital Data From the Taos West Aeromagnetic Survey in Taos County, New Mexico
Preliminary Geologic Map of the Sanchez Reservoir Quadrangle and Eastern Part of the Garcia Quadrangle, Costilla County, Colorado
Aeromagnetic mapping of the structure of Pine Canyon caldera and Chisos Mountains intrusion, Big Bend National Park, Texas
Science and Products
Geophysical expression of elements of the Rio Grande rift in the northeast Tusas Mountains - Preliminary interpretations
Digitized data from ground geophysical surveys in Afghanistan: A website for distribution of data
This document describes the process of digitization of a 1974 report on geophysical work undertaken by Soviet geophysicists in southern and eastern Afghanistan. These data, uncovered in Afghanistan, represent magnetic and electrical ground surveys for which locations are not well defined. Due to lack of location information, these surveys were georeferenced using the cities, rivers, and surroundin
Digital data from the northeast Tusas Mountains aeromagnetic survey, Rio Arriba and Taos Counties, north-central New Mexico
Recovery and reprocessing of legacy geophysical data from the archives of the State Company of Geology and Mining (GEOSURV) of Iraq and Iraq Petroleum Company (IPC)
Identification of mineral resources in Afghanistan—Detecting and mapping resource anomalies in prioritized areas using geophysical and remote sensing (ASTER and HyMap) data
Notes on interpretation of geophysical data over areas of mineralization in Afghanistan
Afghanistan has the potential to contain substantial metallic mineral resources. Although valuable mineral deposits have been identified, much of the country’s potential remains unknown. Geophysical surveys, particularly those conducted from airborne platforms, are a well-accepted and cost-effective method for obtaining information on the geological setting of a given area. This report summarizes