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See the following announcements:
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- Four PhD Scholarships — Full-waveform tomography, ML-accelerated ground-motion simulation, NZ geotechnical modelling, and regional seismic risk
- Registration Now Open: 2026 Mono Basin Friends of the Pleistocene Field Trip!
On behalf of Prof. Brendon Bradley, University of Canterbury
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Four PhD Scholarships — Full-waveform tomography, ML-accelerated ground-motion simulation, NZ geotechnical modelling, and regional seismic risk
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Applications are invited for four PhD scholarships at the University of Canterbury (Christchurch, New Zealand), each funded at NZ$35,000/year (tax-free) plus tuition, tenable for 3 years:
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- Full-waveform tomography for improved ground-motion simulation and earthquake source characterisation— extending New Zealand's 3D crustal velocity model in spatial coverage and frequency range, and its application to 3D earthquake location and moment tensor inversion. Co-supervised with Dr. Dan Bassett (Earth Sciences New Zealand) and Dr. Artie Rodgers (LLNL).
- Machine-learning acceleration of physics-based ground-motion simulation — applying ML to accelerate simulation workflows and massive simulation datasets.
- A New Zealand geotechnical model for high-resolution near-surface characterisation, and its use in 3D ground-motion simulation — building a high-fidelity 3D model of near-surface elastic and plastic properties for use in regional and site-specific simulation, with a focus on high-frequency, high-intensity shaking.
- Next-generation seismic risk analysis using New Zealand as a natural laboratory — covering exposure modelling, fragility/vulnerability surrogate modelling, and time-dependent seismic hazard, co-supervised with Prof. Carmine Galasso (UCL) and Prof. Vitor Silva (University of Aveiro/GEM).
Applications are reviewed as received; deadline 15 November 2026. Full project details and application instructions: https://www.brendonbradley.com/research/research-opportunities
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On behalf of Zachary Daniel Smith, University of California Berkeley
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Registration Now Open: 2026 Mono Basin Friends of the Pleistocene Field Trip!
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Register Now for the 2026 Mono Basin Friends of the Pleistocene Field Trip
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Come learn about earthquake, volcanic, and rockfall hazards across the spectacular Mono Basin, Mammoth Lakes, and Tioga Pass!
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Early Registration by September 1: $70
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Late Registration after September 1: $90
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Registration includes: camping fees, T-shirt, beverages
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Registration and Payment Link:
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Zachary Smith, Kim Blisniuk, Marith Reheis, Ian Pierce, Jason Patton
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Location: Brown’s Owens River Campground
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Dates: Friday, Oct. 2, through mid-day Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Campground available: Oct. 1 after 4 PM.
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Topics: The Mono Basin: lakes, lava, and tectonics, home to:
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- Earthquake hazards and distributed faulting!
- Some of California's youngest volcanoes!
- Climate change and lake level fluctuations!
Genna Chiaro, Bill Hammond, Scott Stine, Lauren Harrison, Marith Reheis, Greg Stock, Michael Oskin, Sidney Hemming, Jorge Vazquez, Bartshe Miller, Fred Phillips, Erika Groh, Zachary Smith
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Guidebook contribution deadline: September 1, 2026
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Day 1 – Records of Volcanism and Lake-Level Change at Mono Lake
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We’ll kick off the field trip with a deep dive into the spectacular late Pleistocene and Holocene volcanic and lake history of the Mono Basin. Through visits to shoreline sequences, tufa formations, and young volcanic features—including the iconic South Tufa and Panum Crater—we’ll explore the dynamic interplay among volcanism, climate, and changing lake levels. Discussions will highlight exciting new age constraints for Paoha Island and the Mono-Inyo volcanic domes, evolving records of Mono Lake levels, and active conservation efforts shaping the future of the Mono Basin.
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In the afternoon, we’ll continue exploring the connections between lake-level change and volcanism at exceptional exposures of the Wilson Creek Formation and Black Point volcano, bringing together evidence for dramatic environmental change across the basin.
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Day 2 – Tectonic and Glacial History from Lee Vining to Tioga Pass
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Day 2 takes us from active tectonics to the spectacular glacial landscapes of the eastern Sierra Nevada. We’ll begin at offset glacial moraines, where we’ll explore evidence for tectonic deformation from the Pleistocene to the present. Discussions will connect paleoseismic records with modern geodetic observations and seismicity, providing a long-term perspective on active deformation in the region.
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In the afternoon, we’ll travel through the dramatic landscapes of Lee Vining Canyon and Tioga Pass to investigate how glaciers carved the eastern Sierra—and how this landscape continues to evolve today. We’ll examine exposure dating of glacial erratics, rates of deglaciation following the Last Glacial Maximum, and evidence for complex shifts in ice-flow direction preserved by cross-cutting glacial striations and exotic erratics at Tioga Pass.
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Day 3 – Mono Basin High Stands and Long-Term Lake-Level Change
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On our final day, we’ll step farther back in time to explore ancient shorelines marking major Mono Basin lake high stands. These stops will bring together the major themes of the field trip—climate, volcanism, tectonics, and lake-level change—to examine how the Mono Basin has evolved through time and how its remarkable landscape records the interaction of these dynamic Earth processes.
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Note: Itinerary subject to change. Final itinerary will be shared prior to the field trip.
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