Dr. Ronald C. Blakey
Title: Professor
Degree: Ph.D., University of Iowa
Specialty: Stratigraphy, Sedimentology
Research Interests: My research interests have evolved into two separate directions. My main focus during my tenure at NAU has centered on the late Paleozoic and Mesozoic sedimentary section on the Colorado Plateau and vicinity. I study both the stratigraphy and sedimentology of these rocks in order to comprehend the sedimentary and tectonic settings of this fabulous section. Because many of these rocks are continental or very near-shore in origin, I have specialized in aeolian, fluvial, and sabkha depositional systems and especially the dynamic interactions of these systems as dramatically exposed across the Colorado Plateau. I like to study both the large scale and small scale aspects of these deposits. My second direction was spawned by my interest in the paleogeography that resulted from the above studies. I have assimilated much data on regional and global paleogeography in order to construct realistic maps of the Earth through time. This has provided me with a strong background in regional and global plate tectonics and how plate tectonic events control paleogeography. Examples of both of my research directions are posted on my website.
Office: 219 Frier Hall (Building 12)
Phone: 928-523-2740
e-mail: Ronald.Blakey@nau.edu
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Department of Geology
P. O. Box 4099
Frier Hall, Knoles Drive
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4099
