Dr. Chris Goldfinger
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Chris Goldfinger, Professor of Geology and Geophysics at Oregon State University. Chris’s research interests include subduction earthquakes; mechanics of oblique subduction, accretion and erosion of active margins; seafloor imaging, mapping, and visualization techniques; and seafloor drilling technology. His current work focuses on the investigation of the earthquake potential global subduction zones, including Sumatra, Japan and particularly the Cascadia subduction zone. Chris has been widely quoted by the media for his research, perhaps most noticeably in a 2015 New Yorker article called, “The Really Big One” about the potential fallout of a massive Cascadia earthquake.
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Segment 1: Cascadia Research [00:00-10:55]
In this first segment, Chris shares about his research regarding the Cascadia subduction zone.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- Schulz, K. (2015, July 20). The really big one. The New Yorker. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/
- USGS
- FEMA
Segment 2: Media Attention [10:56-21:39]
In segment two, Chris shares about the media attention his research received after a New Yorker article went viral.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- Schulz, K. (2015, July 20). The really big one. The New Yorker. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/
- Schulz, K. (2015, July 28). How to stay safe when the big one comes. The New Yorker. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/
- Discovery Channel
- Discovery Canada
- NOVA
- National Geographic
- Dr. Goldfinger’s IMDB page
Segment 3: Earthquake Preparedness [21:40-35:18]
In segment three, Chris shares about his work educating the general public about earthquake preparedness.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- Schulz, K. (2015, July 28). How to stay safe when the big one comes. The New Yorker. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/
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