Kevin M. Scott is an American geologist, author, and fellow of the Geological Society of America (GSA).[3] Scott is a Scientist Emeritus for the United States Geological Survey (USGS).[4] The Kevin Islands of Antarctica are named after him.[5][6]

Kevin M. Scott
Born1935 (age 88–89)
Other namesKevin Scott
OccupationGeologist
EmployerUnited States Geological Survey
Board member of
AwardsKirk Bryan Award
Academic background
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles (B, M)
University of Wisconsin, Madison (PhD)
Academic work
InstitutionsVolcano Science Center,[1] Cascades Volcano Observatory[2]
InfluencedKevin Islands
Websitevolcanicdisasters.com

Personal life edit

According to Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data,[note 1] Scott was born in 1935.[7][8]

Scott received a master's and a bachelor's degree at UCLA, and a PhD at UW-Madison.[9]

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Scott has published works about geology from many regions around the world,[10] including Mount Baker and Mount Rainier, Washington;[11][12][13] Pinatubo, Philippines,[14] Gerlache Strait, Antarctica,[15] and multiple locations in China.[16] He visited Dongchuan, China (in the Jiangjiagou Valley) in 1991 and 92, as well as in 2010, to be involved with the Dongchuan Debris Flow Observation and Research Station.[17] Scott chaired a 2004 GSA Penrose Conference session, Sector collapse, avalanches, and lahars.[18] He was also a convener of the 2007 GSA Cordilleran Section (a GSA event in Portland, Oregon co-convened by Dave Tucker).[19] He also ran a book signing event at the 2019 GSA Cordilleran Section.[20]

Scott has published extensively on the geology of the Puget Lowlands and Cascade Range volcanoes including Mount St. Helens.[21][22] His work was covered by the New York Times in 1987.[23]

Scott has worked with multiple notable geologists, including Dave Tucker,[24] and fellow Kirk Bryan Award winners Jon J. Major and William B. Bull.[25][26][27]

Scott is the author of the book The Voice of This Stone, detailing the events of different volcanic events from throughout history.[28][29] After the book was published, Scott was picked up by a local newspaper, The Columbian, who published a story on his geologic research work, and noted that he hails from the city of Portland, Oregon.[30]

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Footnotes edit

  1. ^ Many libraries using the LOC data list his birth year along with his name in cataloging information, including Indiana State Library, UChi Library, Linda Hall Library, Stanford Libraries, UR Libraries, Chicago Public Library, and the Online Books Page.
  2. ^ Under MBVRC director Dave Tucker
  1. ^ "Kevin M Scott [Person]". ScienceBase-Directory. U.S. Geological Survey. Archived from the original on 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  2. ^ "Kevin M Scott". U.S. Geological Survey. Archived from the original on 2021-10-15.
  3. ^ "Fellowship: All Active and Current GSA Fellows". Geological Society of America.
  4. ^ "Scientist Emeritus List". U.S. Geological Survey.
  5. ^ "Kevin Islands". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  6. ^ "Kevin Islands". Australian Antarctic Data Centre.
  7. ^ Scott, Kevin M. (1982). "Erosion and sedimentation in the Kenai River, Alaska". U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1235. doi:10.3133/pp1235. hdl:2027/uc1.31210020768857. DGGS 3996 RUOuxwEACAAJ, 5Ug2xgEACAAJ at Google Books.
  8. ^ "Search Results for Erosion and sedimentation in the Kenai River, Alaska". Alaska Resources Library & Information Services. University of Alaska System.
  9. ^ "The Voice of This Stone: Learning from Volcanic Disasters Around the World". National Park Service.
  10. ^ "Search Results: Kevin Scott". Geological Society of America.
  11. ^ "Mount Baker: Publications". U.S. Geological Survey.
  12. ^ Scurlock, John. "Mount Baker". PBase (Photo gallery). In cooperation with Dr. Kevin M. Scott.
  13. ^ Beason, S.R. (2023). "Geologic Publications for Mount Rainier and Vicinity: Scott, Kevin M". Mount Rainier Geology and Weather (morageology.com). Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  14. ^ Newhall, Christopher G.; Punongbayan, Raymundo S., eds. (1996). FIRE and MUD: Eruptions and Lahars of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. p. Authors and their Affiliations. ISBN 0-295-97585-7.
  15. ^ Scott, Kevin M. (1965). "Geology of the Southern Gerlache Strait Region, Antarctica". The Journal of Geology. 73 (3): 518–527. Bibcode:1965JG.....73..518S. doi:10.1086/627084. ISSN 0022-1376. S2CID 128619273.
  16. ^ "Prof. Kevin M. Scott Gave a Report in IMHE". Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment. Chinese Academy of Sciences. 2010-06-23.
  17. ^ Na, Chen, ed. (2010-04-22). "Prof. Kevin M. Scott Visits Dongchuan Debris Flow Observation and Research Station". Chinese Academy of Sciences.
  18. ^ Siebe, Claus; MacíasGerardo, José Luis; Aguirre-Díaz, J. (2006). Neogene-Quaternary Continental Margin Volcanism: A perspective from Me´xico. Geological Society of America. doi:10.1130/spe402. ISBN 978-0-8137-2402-7. ResearchGate:336092612 JwLwYmhVORQC at Google Books.
  19. ^ "Holocene Volcanic and Glacial Geology at Mount Baker, Washington (Cordilleran Section)". Geological Society of America.
  20. ^ "2019 GSA Cordilleran Section". Geological Society of America. pp. Friday, 17 May.
  21. ^ Pringle, Patrick; Scott, Kevin (2001). Postglacial Influence of Volcanism on the Landscape and Environmental History of the Puget Lowland, Washington: A Review of Geologic Literature and Recent Discoveries, with Emphasis on the Landscape Disturbances Associated with Lahars, Lahar Runouts, and Associated Flooding (PDF). The Fifth Puget Sound Research Conference. ResearchGate:257069773. In "Washington Geology and Washington Geologic Newsletter" (PDF). Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
  22. ^ Pringle, Patrick T. (2008). "Roadside geology of Mount Rainier National Park and vicinity" (PDF). Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources Information Circular 107. Contributions by Kevin M. Scott, et al.
  23. ^ Sullivan, Walter (1987-02-01). "SCIENTISTS OUTLINE VOLCANO HAZARDS". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  24. ^ Tucker, Dave (2020-08-05). "Mount Baker Geology Report is published!". Northwest Geology Field Trips. Wordpress.
  25. ^ "QG&G DIVISION AWARDS – 2008" (PDF). Quaternary Geologist & Geomorphologist. 50 (1). 2009.
  26. ^ "2008 Medals & Awards" (PDF). Geological Society of America.
  27. ^ "Distinguished Career Award" (PDF). Quaternary Geologist & Geomorphologist. 44 (1). 2003.
  28. ^ Scott, Kevin (2019). The Voice of This Stone: Learning from Volcanic Disasters Around the World. Carpe Diem Books. ISBN 978-1-7326775-1-7.
  29. ^ "Our Books". Carpe Diem Books. The Voice of This Stone. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  30. ^ Hewitt, Scott (2019-05-17). "Geologist authors book on volcano disasters, prescriptions". The Columbian.
  31. ^ "Presentation of the Kirk Bryan Award to Kevin M. Scott" (PDF). Quaternary Geologist & Geomorphologist. 30 (1). Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division of the Geological Society of America: 2–3. 1990.
  32. ^ "Kirk Bryan Award". GSA Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division.
  33. ^ Scott, Kevin M.; Tucker, David S.; Riedel, Jon L.; Gardner, Cynthia A.; McGeehin, John P. (2020). "Latest Pleistocene to present geology of Mount Baker Volcano, northern Cascade Range, Washington". U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1865. Reston, VA. doi:10.3133/pp1865. S2CID 226618025.
  34. ^ "News". Mount Baker Volcano Research Center. Western Washington University.
  35. ^ "Associate Editors in Chief: Kevin M. Scott". Journal of Mountain Science (JMS). IMHE.

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