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Author: Eddie Dempsey
Dr Eddie Dempsey is a Structural Geologist at Hull University. Eddie uses evidence of deformation in the Earths crust such as faults, folds and fractures to reconstruct tectonic environments and changes to regional stress fields through time. Eddie also uses U-Pb and Re-Os isotope geochronology to accurately establish the timing of events such a fault zone development and ancient earthquakes.
Dr. Eddie Dempsey 