Randel Tom Cox

Randel Tom Cox, Ph.D. (University of Missouri, 1995) is a Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Memphis. His research specializes in active tectonics, with field investigations focusing on paleoseismicity, fault systems, and liquefaction phenomena. His work contributes to seismic hazard assessment in the Mississippi River Valley and southeastern United States.

Primary research interests include:

• Active Tectonics: Analysis of crustal deformation and fault dynamics
• Paleoseismicity: Reconstruction of prehistoric earthquakes through sediment analysis
• Liquefaction Studies: Field documentation of earthquake-induced soil liquefaction features
• Geomorphic Indicators: Using landforms to interpret tectonic activity

His 31 publications (2010-2019) demonstrate a consistent focus on intraplate seismicity, fluvial geomorphology, and Quaternary geology. Research integrates field mapping, geospatial analysis, and geophysical methods to evaluate seismic risks in stable continental regions.