Hannah R. Dietterich, Ph.D.
Hannah works on eruption dynamics, remote sensing, and quantitative volcanic hazard assessment at the USGS Alaska Volcano Observatory in Anchorage, AK.
Hannah Dietterich is a Research Geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory. Her work focuses on the physics of volcanic processes, remote sensing of volcanic activity, numerical modeling of volcanic hazards, and probabilistic volcanic hazard assessment. She integrates geologic mapping, physical volcanology, remote sensing, and numerical modeling with observations of ongoing eruptions to advance our understanding of volcanic hazards.
Professional Experience
2018–present, Research Geophysicist, USGS Alaska Volcano Observatory, Anchorage, AK
2015–2018, Research Geologist (postdoc), USGS Volcano Science Center, Menlo Park, CA
2014–2014, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
2013–2014, Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2010–2013, NSF Graduate Research Fellow, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2009–2010, Graduate Teaching Fellow, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Education and Certifications
University of Oregon: Ph.D. (2014), Geological Sciences
Pomona College: B.A. (2009), Geology
Science and Products
Toward next-generation lava flow forecasting: Development of a fast, physics-based lava propagation model
Can lava flow like water? Assessing applications of critical flow theory to channelized basaltic lava flows
Quantifying large-scale surface change using SAR amplitude images: Crater morphology changes during the 2019-2020 Shishaldin Volcano eruption
The 2018 eruption of Mount Veniaminof, Alaska
A look ahead to the next decade at US volcano observatories
Structured elicitation of expert judgement in real-time eruption scenarios: An exercise for Piton de la Fournaise volcano, La Réunion island
Evolution in eruptive style of the 2018 eruption of Veniaminof volcano, Alaska, reflected in groundmass textures and remote sensing
Evaluating lava flow propagation models with a case study from the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, Hawai'i
High-speed lava flow infrasound from Kīlauea’s fissure 8 and its utility in monitoring effusion rate
Lava effusion rate evolution and erupted volume during the 2018 Kīlauea lower East Rift Zone eruption
Volcanological applications of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS): Developments, strategies, and future challenges
Analog experiments of lava flow emplacement
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
Toward next-generation lava flow forecasting: Development of a fast, physics-based lava propagation model
Can lava flow like water? Assessing applications of critical flow theory to channelized basaltic lava flows
Quantifying large-scale surface change using SAR amplitude images: Crater morphology changes during the 2019-2020 Shishaldin Volcano eruption
The 2018 eruption of Mount Veniaminof, Alaska
A look ahead to the next decade at US volcano observatories
Structured elicitation of expert judgement in real-time eruption scenarios: An exercise for Piton de la Fournaise volcano, La Réunion island
Evolution in eruptive style of the 2018 eruption of Veniaminof volcano, Alaska, reflected in groundmass textures and remote sensing
Evaluating lava flow propagation models with a case study from the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, Hawai'i
High-speed lava flow infrasound from Kīlauea’s fissure 8 and its utility in monitoring effusion rate
Lava effusion rate evolution and erupted volume during the 2018 Kīlauea lower East Rift Zone eruption
Volcanological applications of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS): Developments, strategies, and future challenges
Analog experiments of lava flow emplacement
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.