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Thomas Henyey

Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences
Office SCI 105 Office Phone (213) 740-5832

Education

  • Ph.D. Geophysics, California Institute of Technology, 1/1968
  • B.A. Geophysics, University of California, Berkeley, 1/1962

  • Tenure Track Appointments

    • Professor of Geological Sciences, University of Southern California, 01/01/1982 –
    • Associate Professor of Geological Sciences, University of Southern California, 01/01/1975 – 01/01/1982
    • Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences, University of Southern California, 01/01/1968 – 01/01/1975

    Other Employment

    • Executive Director, Southern California Earthquake Center, 01/01/1991-01/01/2001

  • Summary Statement of Research Interests

    Professor Henyey researches the application of seismic reflection and refraction and studies of the tectonic evolution of the continental crust. His field studies involve earthquake research, including the physics of fault zones. Professor Henyey is participating in the Los Angeles Region Seismic Experiment, a cooperative study between the Southern California Earthquake Center and the U.S. Geological Survey. The experiment is intended to image the crustal structure beneath the greater Los Angeles basin, and in particular, address the questions of depth to Moho, the possible existence of mid-crustal decollements, and the geometry of blind thrust faults.