About

Maureen D. Long

Assistant Professor

Leave of Absence: 2011-2012 academic year (Junior Faculty Leave)

Office: Kline Geology Laboratory Room 310

Mailing Address

Mailing address:  PO Box 208109, New Haven CT 06520-8109

Street address: 210 Whitney Ave., New Haven CT 06511

Bio/Research:

Maureen is an observational seismologist whose primary scientific interests include the structure and dynamics of the Earth's mantle, with a focus on subduction zone dynamics and processes. Much of her research focuses on understanding seismic anisotropy in the mantle; because anisotropy is a consequence of deformation, its measurement and interpretation give us some of the most direct constraints we have on mantle flow processes. In addition to using seismological observations, she integrates constraints from geodynamical models (both numerical and analog) and mineral physics experiments into her work, and her research spans all of these disciplines. Some of her current projects include the characterization of the mantle flow field in subduction zone regions, investigations of the relationship between mantle processes and tectonomagmatic activity, the measurement and interpretation of seismic anisotropy in the D" region at the base of the mantle, and the development and application of techniques for anisotropy tomography. Maureen’s research has a substantial field component, and the deployment of broadband seismometers in temporary arrays is one of the tools she uses to characterize mantle structure and processes.