Geology/Expert Profile
Expertise
I have over 15 years of professional experience in the environmental geology field. I am well versed in general geology types of questions and answers. In addition I have a keen understanding of physical stratigraphy (especially in the Valley and Ridge of Central PA) and cycles.
Experience in the area
Eight years of education, fifteen years of professional experience. Have worked or studied in ME, PA, TX, KY, IN, TN, OH, WA and Scotland.
Publications
Geological Society of America
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Properties Magazine
Cleveland Bar Association
Cleveland Engineering Society
Education/Credentials
BA Geology/Math, University of Maine at Farmington
MA Geology - Physical Stratigraphy, Temple University
Post Grad Studies Geology - Texas A&M University
Awards and Honors
Distinguished graduate teaching award, Temple University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you |
| Ravi | 10/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Fraser! Very thoughtful and balanced ..... |
| Anna | 10/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Theresa | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help! ^_^ |
| Gavin | 09/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
Recent Answers from Fraser Hamilton
2009-11-17 Is this a Geode:
Lathrop, I think that what you have is more likely a concretion, which would be solid all the way through. Given the suspected fossil on the surface, the concretion theory is likely the best. It could
2009-10-28 Land-Type Associations:
Brianna: Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Hopefully, it is not too late. Geology is pretty fundamental to soil types/habitats/etc. Some geologists have the ability, with a basic understanding
2009-10-23 please help me with the answer:
Bernard: Sorry for taking so long to get back to you..... There are three types of seismic waves, each has different properties and acts differently in solids, liquids and "plastics." Scientists
2009-10-18 What's this rock?:
Tom: First my apologies in taking so long to get back to you. You certainly have an interesting rock and good observation skills. My first guess is that it is a piece of quartz. If that is what it is
2009-10-10 Waterfalls and Rivers:
Rivers are how water gets from teh mountains to the oceans. The water may come from rain, snow melt or glacier melt. Waterfalls typically occur where there is a v. hard layer of rock that is difficult
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