Gregory P. Waite

Seismology & Volcanology
Michigan Technological University
Department of Geological & Mining
Engineering & Sciences
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Courses taught in geological and mining engineering & science, covering earthquake seismology, natural hazards, volcanology, and geophysical methods.

Earthquake Seismology

GE 4560/5560

Earthquake Seismology — theory and practice of seismic wave propagation, source characterization, and earthquake hazards.

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Natural Hazards

GE 4150/5150

Natural Hazards / Advanced Natural Hazards — processes, impacts, and risk assessment of geological and geophysical hazards.

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Intercultural Communication of Natural Hazards

GE 5001

Intercultural Communication of Natural Hazards — science communication strategies across cultural and disciplinary boundaries.

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Volcano Seismology

GE 5195

Volcano Seismology — seismic signals generated by volcanic processes, source mechanisms, and eruption forecasting.

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Methods

GE 5950

Geophysical Inverse Theory — mathematical methods for inferring Earth structure and source properties from geophysical data.

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Seminar

GE 5185

Open-Vent Volcanoes Seminar — current research on persistently active volcanic systems and their monitoring.

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