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Thomas H. Jordan is an American seismologist and geophysicist who served as the director of the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) from 2002 to 2017. Based at the University of Southern California, his research focuses on earthquake system science, seismic hazard analysis, and continental tectonics. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of fault slip rates and the development of operational earthquake forecasting models.
His work frequently synthesizes geological data with computational modeling to assess regional seismic risks.
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What role did Thomas H. Jordan play at the Southern California Earthquake Center?
Jordan was a founding figure in the Southern California Earthquake Center and served as its director from 2002 to 2017. SCEC coordinates earthquake research across USC and numerous partner institutions.
How does Thomas H. Jordan's seismic tomography research work?
Seismic tomography uses recorded earthquake waves to build three-dimensional images of structures inside Earth. Jordan helped develop imaging techniques used to study the mantle, continental dynamics, and the geological structures that influence shaking.
Is Thomas H. Jordan the same earthquake scientist as Thomas H. Heaton?
No. Jordan is a USC geophysicist known for seismic tomography and leadership at SCEC, while Thomas H. Heaton is a Caltech seismologist associated with earthquake rupture, strong ground motion, and early-warning research.
What does Thomas H. Jordan research at USC?
His research includes earthquake forecasting, seismic hazards, mantle dynamics, and full three-dimensional waveform tomography. At USC, he has held the W. M. Keck Foundation Chair in Geological Sciences.
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