He's interested in how the processes and landscapes observed at the Earth’s surface are preserved in the geologic record. The forces of plate tectonics and climate change influence the patterns and history of sediment transfer from eroding mountain belts to depositional basins. Reconstructing Earth history from the geologic record is fundamental to understanding past climatic and oceanic conditions, the origin and evolution of life, and the distribution of natural resources.Share on Facebook shares Latest Posts Friday Field Photo #164: Cruising the Big Sur Coast