Neotectonic activity in the Houston area shows itself in listric growth faulting, subsidence, and sedimentary diapirism. These processes are different manifestations of an overall depositional and tectonic regime. Remote sensing techniques are used to better map and detect temporal changes. Primary data sources used for this study include LIDAR, InSAR and 3D seismic. Supplemental techniques include GPR and GPS measurements. Obtaining a better understanding of neotectonic activity should help in hazard detection and mitigation.
PhD Candidate: Richard
Engelkemeir
Primary Advisor: Dr. Shuhab
Khan
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DEM image showing active faults in Houston area |