James P. McCalpin

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Dr. James P. McCalpin, President of GEO-HAZ Consulting, Inc., is a recognized leader in the evaluation of geologic hazards worldwide.  His experience in hazard mapping, assessment, and mitigation is based on over 30 years work in all three realms of the geosciences; government (County-level, U.S. Geological Survey), academia (10 years as full-time professor), and industry (16 years in full-time consulting). He has been funded extensively by the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. National Park Service, National Science Foundation, many State Geological Surveys, foreign governments, and numerous private clients for assessment of geologic hazards.  Dr. McCalpin has published over 200 scientific reports, many of which are considered classics in the field of geohazards research. His book “Paleoseismology” (1^st edition 1996; 2^nd edition to be published in 2007) is the worldwide standard reference used for studies of active faults and related earthquake hazards. He is a member of several national- and international-level advisory and working groups in the geohazards, who set policy and define the state-of-the-art. He is also a frequently sought speaker for organizations such as professional societies, governmental agencies, and universities.

EDUCATION Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO ‑ 1981 (Geology)

M.S., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO ‑ 1975 (Geology)

B.A. (honors), University of Texas, Austin, TX ‑ 1972 (Geology)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Geological Society of America; American Geophysical Union; Seismological Society of America;

Association of Engineering Geologists

CERTIFICATION/ REGISTRATION

Certified Professional Geologist, American Institute of Professional Geologists (CPG 7020)

Registered Professional Geologist, Utah

ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS

2002-present Adjunct Professor, Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO

1999-present Director, Crestone Science Center Crestone, CO

1991-present Research Associate Professor, Utah State University Logan, UT

EXPERIENCE

1991-present GEO-HAZ Consulting, Inc. Crestone & Estes Park, CO

President

Founded this international consulting firm specializing in geologic hazards. Responsible for project management and lead technical role for projects involving geologic constraints of all types. Directs and performs geologic and geohazards mapping, analysis, and recommendations for mitigation. Projects include investigation and evaluation of active faulting, landslides, debris flows, and other processes in difficult terrain, for land planning and development, and road and infrastructure construction.

1982 to 1991 Department of Geology, Utah State University Logan, UT

Assistant Professor (1982-1987) and Associate Professor (1987-1991)

Courses taught: Environmental and Engineering Geology (Geol 630); Photogeology (Geol 564); Surficial Geology/Geomorphology (Geol 560); Groundwater Geology (Geol 548); Geologic Field Excursions (Geol 350); Introductory Geology (Geol 101).

1981 to 1982 Jefferson County Planning Department Golden, CO

County Geologist

Reviewed geological, geotechnical, and hydrological reports on proposed developments (residential, commercial, industrial) submitted by consultants to the County, as required by the County’s development code. Administered and revised the County’s Geologic Hazards Overlay Zone ordinance.

1977 to 1978 U.S. Geological Survey Menlo Park, CA

Geologist

Mapped the surficial geology of eight 7.5’ quadrangles in urban southern California, using archival aerial photographs and old maps, plus field checking. Digitized these maps later, which became the basis for 1:24,000-scale hazard maps published by the California Geological Survey.

1976 to 1977 U.S. Geological Survey Menlo Park, CA

Geologic Field Assistant

Mapped the surficial geology of two 1° by 3° quadrangles in the Brooks Range of northern Alaska. Two field seasons of fieldwork in remote base camps supported by helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft.

AWARDS

2000, E.B. Burwell Award (Engineering Geology Division, Geological Society of America), for outstanding publication in engineering geology (“Paleoseismology”, Academic Press, 1996)

1999, Claire B. Holdredge Award (Association of Engineering Geologists) for book significant to Engineering Geology ("Paleoseismology", Academic Press, 1996).

1990, National Academy of Sciences exchange to USSR, trench active faults near Lake Baikal, Aug.10-Sept.10, 1991

1987‑1988, Fulbright Fellowship to study active faults in New Zealand via trenching and absolute dating.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2001 to present, Director, Crestone Science Center and Utah State University, Crestone, CO

COURSES TAUGHT: Field Methods in Neotectonics and Paleoseismology (summer, 2 weeks)

1995-1998, Adjunct Instructor, Mountain Research Station, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

COURSES TAUGHT: Mountain Geomorphology (summer, 3 weeks)

1982‑1991, Associate (tenured) and Assistant Professor, Utah State University.

COURSES TAUGHT: Introductory Geology (Geol 101);Geologic Field Excursions (Geol 350); Groundwater Geology (Geol 548);Surficial Geology/Geomorphology (Geol 560); Photogeology (Geol 564);Environmental and Engineering Geology (Geol 630)

1978‑79, Teaching Assistant, Colorado School of Mines

1975‑76, Teaching Assistant, University of Alaska

1973‑74, Teaching Assistant, University of Colorado

SHORT COURSES/ WORKSHOPS

Short course to be presented, "Paleoseismic Investigations", Annual Meeting of the Association of Engineering Geologists, Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 18-19, 2005

Short course presented, "Geohazards and Paleoseismology", Korea Institute of Geology and Minerals (KIGAM), Daejong, Korea, Oct. 11-13, 2004

Short course presented, "Paleoseismology in Seismic Hazards Assessment", Stellenbosch University, Western Cape, South Africa, Nov. 20-21, 2000

Short course presented, "Paleoseismology in Seismic Hazards Assessment", Annual Meeting of the Assoc. of Engineering Geologists, Salt Lake City, UT, Sept. 25-26, 1999

Short course presented, "Techniques in Paleoseismology" at the 27th Symposium on Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering, Logan, UT, April 9, 1991

Chaired workshop group on "Disseminating Geoscience Data to Planners", Governor's Conference on Geologic Hazards, Salt Lake City, UT, Aug. 1984

THESIS SUPERVISION

Robison, R.M., 1986, Surficial geology and neotectonics of Hansel Valley, Box Elder County, Utah: M.S. Thesis,

Utah State University, 120 p., map 1:50,000.

Rice, J.B. Jr., 1987, Spatial and temporal landslide distribution and hazard evaluation analyzed by photogeologic

mapping and relative dating techniques, Salt River Range, Wyoming: M.S. Thesis, Utah State University,

129 p., map 1:48,000.

Rice, K.C., 1987, Hydrogeology and hydrochemistry of springs in Mantua Valley and vicinity, north‑central Utah:

M.S. Thesis, Utah State University,130 p., map 1:24,000.

Lowe, M.V, 1987, Surficial geology of the Smithfield Quadrangle, Cache County, Utah: M.S. Thesis, Utah State

University,143 p., map 1:24,000.

Garr, J.D.,1988, Quaternary geology and tectonic geomorphology of the Pocatello Valley area, Idaho‑Utah: M.S.

Thesis, Utah State University, 115 p., map 1:24,000.

Warren, G.A.,1992, Quaternary geology and tectonics of eastern Star Valley, western Wyoming: M.S. thesis, Utah

State University.

Jones, L.C.A., 1995, Neotectonics of the Grey's River fault, western Wyoming: M.S. thesis, Utah State University.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE; Over 50 projects completed since 1990. Clients include:

Federal Government: U.S. Geological Survey; U.S. Forest Service; U.S. National Park Service; U.S. Department of Justice.

State Government: Colorado Geological Survey, Utah Geological Survey

Local Governments: Rio Grande County, CO; City of Providence, UT; City of Greeley, CO; Seattle (WA) Water Dept.; Crescent Park Homeowners Assoc., Colo.

Universities: University of California (Los Alamos National Lab.); University of Colorado (Boulder); University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.

Private Companies: ATC Engineering Consultants (ECI); M.W. West & Assoc.; Woodward-Clyde Consultants; Dames & Moore; Geomatrix Consultants; TRW Environmental Safety Systems; Chen-Northern, Inc.; William Lettis & Associates; Golder Associates; Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.; NORANDA Exploration; Safety-Kleen Corporation; Pioneer Environmental Services; Aspen Ski Company; Smith Geotechnical; Bowen Construction Services; Sno Engineering; Delta Geotechnical Consultants; J. Walsh & Associates; Del Webb Industries; Earth Scientific Consultants.

CAREER INTERESTS

Continuing research in earthquake and landslide hazards, particularly utilizing trenching and thermoluminescence/radiocarbon dating; tectonic geomorphology; Quaternary stratigraphy, soil stratigraphy; remote sensing applications in engineering geology; geologic data input to governmental policy planning; international exchanges with developing countries.

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. McCalpin has published about 150 papers and reports (not including abstracts) on the subject of geology and geologic hazards. Please refer to the separate publication list.