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Biography:
Rebecca Dorsey is an academic expert in geology, stratigraphy and tectonics, with a focus on how Earth's landscapes evolve over millions of years. Her research examines sedimentary basins in tectonically active regions to understand how earthquakes, fault systems, rivers and other geological processes shape the Earth's surface. By studying layers of sediment and ancient river systems, she reconstructs past environments and investigates the connections between tectonic activity, landscape change and Earth's history. Her work provides insights into the evolution of active fault zones, major river systems and the relationship between geological processes and life on Earth.
Recent Media:
- Why California’s ‘earthquake gate’ keeps scientists up at night (National Geographic, August 2026)
- UO research team solves an ancient Colorado River mystery (OregonNews, Dec. 21, 2020)