- Active Tectonics
- Geomorphology
- Structural Geology
- +۳ مورد دیگر
Nate Onderdonk is a Professor and Undergraduate Advisor at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) with a Ph.D. in Geology from UC Santa Barbara (2003) and prior degrees in Geology (M.S., 1998) and Physics (B.S., 1996). His academic career spans postdoctoral research in Physics of Geological Processes at the University of Oslo (2003–2005). Research interests focus on active tectonics, geomorphology, structural geology , and luminescence dating . Key projects include: Investigating strike-slip fault interactions in Southern California (San Jacinto and San Andreas faults), including late Holocene rupture histories and slip transfer dynamics. Studying mountain building processes in the western Transverse Ranges via Quaternary deformation, uplift rates, and fluvial/marine terrace analysis. Reassessing extensional tectonics in the Mojave Metamorphic Core Complex , challenging traditional interpretations of Miocene extension. Publications highlight applications of LIDAR and GIS in tectonic analysis, with recent works on volcanism in the California Borderland and Martian strike-slip faults . He collaborates with institutions like Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) and NSF Tectonics . CSULB Luminescence Lab under Onderdonk uses OSL dating to constrain terrace ages, and LiDAR drones for high-resolution topographic data. His lab supports contract work for geotechnical firms. Teaching includes GEOL 250 (Intro to Field Methods) , GEOL 339 (Geomorphology) , and advanced courses in structural geology. Students trained under him have pursued careers at institutions like Berry Corporation , Lettis and Associates , and NSF Graduate Research Fellowships .