Research Interests
Bruce Harrison, Associate Professor of Geology

My current research projects include evaluating different relative dating methods to determine recurrence intervals of earthquakes in the Southern Arava rift; using soil properties to identify through flow pathways in a small first order drainage basin in the Negev Desert; identifying potential salinization problems associated with growing trees in arid environments; and using soils to determine the stability of the Nizzana longitudinal sand dune field.

Current research projects center around two fields of interest:

• Using soils to evaluate timing of tectonic events in New Mexico, Israel, and Jordan,
• Considering the effect of spatial variation in soil properties on hydrological processes.

We are also working with the Biology Department at the University of New Mexico to develop a soil water balance model for the Sevilleta wildlife refuge north of Socorro.