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Kristen Chiama

University of Southern California

Postdoctoral Scholar

Expertise: Structural Geology, Applied Geophysics, Tectonic Geomorphology

About Me Publications

Ph.D. in Structural Geology and Applied Geophysics from Harvard University in 2026.
M.A. in Structural Geology from Harvard University in 2023.
B.S. in Earth Science from George Mason University in 2020.

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SCEC Postdoctoral Research Associate (2026 - Present)

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Chiama, K., Plesch, A., & Shaw, J. H. (2025, 09). 3D modeling of ground rupture in thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: a distinct element approach. Poster Presentation at 2025 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 14470

Chiama, K., Bednarz, W., Moss, R., Plesch, A., & Shaw, J. H. (2024, 09). Quantifying relationships between fault parameters and surface deformation associated with thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: A distinct element approach. Poster Presentation at 2024 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 13505

Chiama, K., Moss, R., Dolan, J. F., & Shaw, J. H. (2023, 09). Numerical modeling of ground surface rupture in large thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: An example from the Cucamonga fault, southern California. Poster Presentation at 2023 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 12816

Chiama, K., Plesch, A., Moss, R., & Shaw, J. H. (2022, 09). Numerical modeling of ground surface deformation related to thrust and reverse fault earthquakes: A discrete element approach. Poster Presentation at 2022 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 12536

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