Kristen Chiama
University of Southern California
Postdoctoral Scholar
Expertise: Structural Geology, Applied Geophysics, Tectonic Geomorphology
About Me
Publications
Zhao, C., Elbanna, A. E., & Chiama, K. (2026, 08). Dynamic Rupture Simulations and 0-1 Hz Ground Motions of Two Leading Candidate Models for ShakeOut Scenario 2.0. Poster Presentation at 2026 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 15632
Harris, R. A., Barall, M. J., Scharer, K. M., Elbanna, A. E., Chiama, K., Plesch, A., Gabriel, A., Zhao, C., Dolan, J. F., Nicholson, C., Olsen, K. B., Graves, R. W., Hardebeck, J. L., Luttrell, K., Callaghan, S., Su, M., Milner, K. R., Page, M. T., Bhatthal, A., & Jones, L. M. (2026, 08). Planning for simulations of a scenario large aftershock in the Los Angeles Basin - ShakeOut2.0. Poster Presentation at 2026 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 15436
Chiama, K., Kindred Weigandt, C. A., Dolan, J. F., & Shaw, J. H. (2026, 08). Investigating reverse fault paleoseismic trench observations with geomechanical models to infer earthquake source characteristics. Poster Presentation at 2026 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 15304
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
Last updated Aug 05, 2026.
