Jeffrey J. Love
I am a Research Geophysicist in the Geomagnetism Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). My research has encompassed a variety of subjects related to the Earth’s magnetic field.
These days, I work in collaboration with colleagues on three subjects: 1. Using geomagnetic monitoring data and magnetotelluric survey data to evaluate geoelectric hazards of concern to the electric-power grid industry. 2. Statistical analysis of the rare occurrences of extremely intense magnetic storms. 3. Analysis of historical records of past space-weather events and their impacts.
Research theme: Geomagnetic Hazards
Magnetic storms; Solar-terrestrial interaction; Magnetotellurics; Induced geoelectric fields; Space climatology; Geophysical monitoring; Rare, extreme, historical geophysical events; Earthquake prediction; Hypothesis testing; Time series analysis; Statistical analysis
Professional Experience
USGS, Golden, CO, Research Geophysicist, Advisor for Geomagnetic Research, 2006 - Present
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Universite Paris Diderot, France, Visiting Professor, September 2015
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Universite Paris Diderot, France, Visiting Research Scientist, October 2012
USGS, Golden, CO, Supervisory Research Geophysicist, Geomagnetism Group Leader, 20
Education and Certifications
Harvard University, Geophysics, Ph.D. 1993
University of California, Berkeley, Physics and Applied Mathematics, A.B. 1985
Affiliations and Memberships*
Space Weather Operations Response and Mitigation (SWORM) of the National Science and Technology Council, 2015 - Present
Electromagnetic Pulse Research and Development (EMPRAD) of the National Science
Science and Products
Magnetic storms and induction hazards
An international network of magnetic observatories
Geomagnetic referencing--the real-time compass for directional drillers
On the insignificance of Herschel's sunspot correlation
Insignificant solar-terrestrial triggering of earthquakes
The magnetic tides of Honolulu
U.S. Geological Survey natural hazards science strategy— Promoting the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Nation
Problem of the Love‐Gannon relation between the asymmetric disturbance field and Dst
Natural hazards science strategy
Sunspot random walk and 22-year variation
On the reported ionospheric precursor of the 1999 Hector Mine, California earthquake
John B. "Jack" Townshend (1927-2012)
Science and Products
Magnetic storms and induction hazards
An international network of magnetic observatories
Geomagnetic referencing--the real-time compass for directional drillers
On the insignificance of Herschel's sunspot correlation
Insignificant solar-terrestrial triggering of earthquakes
The magnetic tides of Honolulu
U.S. Geological Survey natural hazards science strategy— Promoting the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Nation
Problem of the Love‐Gannon relation between the asymmetric disturbance field and Dst
Natural hazards science strategy
Sunspot random walk and 22-year variation
On the reported ionospheric precursor of the 1999 Hector Mine, California earthquake
John B. "Jack" Townshend (1927-2012)
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government