Richard G Stanley
Richard Stanley is a scientist emeritus with the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center in Menlo Park CA. Richard conducts geological field studies and subsurface investigations in California and Alaska to understand geologic history, seismic hazards, and energy resources.
Professional Experience
1984–present, Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park CA
1983–1984, Lecturer, California State University, Fresno CA
1979–1981, Lecturer, University of California, Santa Cruz CA
1975–1977, Exploration Geologist, Pennzoil Producing Company, Houston TX
Education and Certifications
PhD, Earth Sciences, Univ. of California, Santa Cruz, 1984
MA, Geology, Rice Univ., 1976
BA, Biology, Univ. of California, Santa Cruz, 1973
BS, Earth Sciences, Univ. of California, Santa Cruz, 1973
Science and Products
Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the United States: Digital data for the generalized bedrock geologic map, Yukon Flats region, east-central Alaska
Implications of volcanism in coastal California for the Neogene deformation history of western North America
Oil and gas assessment of Yukon Flats, East-Central Alaska, 2004
Map and digital database of sedimentary basins and indications of petroleum in the Central Alaska Province
Subsurface and petroleum geology of the southwestern Santa Clara Valley ("Silicon Valley"), California
Preliminary geologic map of the Santa Barbara coastal plain area, Santa Barbara County, California
Tar Creek study, Sargent oil field, Santa Clara County, California
Age and tectonic significance of volcanic rocks in the northern Los Angeles Basin, California
Geologic constraints on the upper limits of reserve growth
Characterization of Northern California petroleum by stable carbon isotopes
Geologic map and digital database of the San Rafael Mtn. 7.5-minute quadrangle, Santa Barbara County, California
Locations and ages of middle Tertiary volcanic centers in coastal California
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
Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the United States: Digital data for the generalized bedrock geologic map, Yukon Flats region, east-central Alaska
Implications of volcanism in coastal California for the Neogene deformation history of western North America
Oil and gas assessment of Yukon Flats, East-Central Alaska, 2004
Map and digital database of sedimentary basins and indications of petroleum in the Central Alaska Province
Subsurface and petroleum geology of the southwestern Santa Clara Valley ("Silicon Valley"), California
Preliminary geologic map of the Santa Barbara coastal plain area, Santa Barbara County, California
Tar Creek study, Sargent oil field, Santa Clara County, California
Age and tectonic significance of volcanic rocks in the northern Los Angeles Basin, California
Geologic constraints on the upper limits of reserve growth
Characterization of Northern California petroleum by stable carbon isotopes
Geologic map and digital database of the San Rafael Mtn. 7.5-minute quadrangle, Santa Barbara County, California
Locations and ages of middle Tertiary volcanic centers in coastal California
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.