James F. Dolan

  • Assistant professor of Earth Sciences
Office: (213) 740-8599

Expertise Summary

Earthquake expert specializing in the geology of major fault systems around the world

Expertise

  • earthquake geology - what fault caused what earthquake, how fast faults store up energy, when have they generated earthquakes in the past, how large have those earthquakes been
  • public policy regarding earthquake hazards
  • geology of major fault systems around the globe and the seismic hazards they pose

Additional Information

  • Board member, Southern California Earthquake Center
  • Former member of Los Angeles Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on earthquake hazards facing Los Angeles