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Charles W. Wicks publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Charles W. Wicks sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 510+

This scientist: 119 publications — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

Charles W. Wicks D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Charles W. Wicks sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 31 D-Index — 1st percentile

1% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Overview

Charles W. Wicks is affiliated with the United States Geological Survey in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, with a focus on geophysics and an additional interest in ocean engineering. The scientist's work addresses several key topics including earthquake and tectonic studies, earthquake detection and analysis, seismic waves and analysis, high-pressure geophysics and materials, geological and geochemical analysis, and geophysical methods and applications.

The publications by Charles W. Wicks include contributions in notable journals and cover a range of subjects related to seismic activity and magmatic processes. Recent papers are as follows:

  • "Kinematics of Fault Slip Associated with the 4-6 July 2019 Ridgecrest, California, Earthquake Sequence," 2020, Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America
  • "The Induced Mw 5.0 March 2020 West Texas Seismic Sequence," 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth
  • "Magma Intrusion and Volatile Ascent Beneath Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park," 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth
  • "Geodetic Constraints on a 25-year Magmatic Inflation Episode Near Three Sisters, Central Oregon," 2021, Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth
  • "Rupture Process of the M6.5 Stanley, Idaho, Earthquake Inferred from Seismic Waveform and Geodetic Data," 2020, Seismological Research Letters

Charles W. Wicks has published frequently in these venues:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth
  • Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America
  • Seismological Research Letters
  • The Seismic Record

Frequent collaborators in research include:

  • Fred F. Pollitz
  • J. L. Svarc
  • B. A. Brooks
  • Daniel Dzurisin
  • W. C. Hammond

The scientist's work engages with detailed geophysical and tectonic phenomena, often employing seismic and geodetic data to investigate fault slip, earthquake sequences, magmatic inflation episodes, and related volcanic processes. The breadth of topics and publication venues reflects a comprehensive engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of Earth sciences, particularly in understanding seismic wave behavior and volcanic activity through advanced analytical and observational methods.

Best Publications

  • Mantle Flow Beneath a Continental Strike-Slip Fault: Postseismic Deformation After the 1999 Hector Mine Earthquake

    Fred F. Pollitz;Chuck Wicks;Wayne Thatcher

  • Source model for the Mw 6.7, 23 October 2002, Nenana Mountain Earthquake (Alaska) from InSAR

    Tim J. Wright;Zhong Lu;Charles W. Wicks

  • Migration of fluids beneath Yellowstone caldera inferred from satellite radar interferometry

    Charles Wicks;Wayne Thatcher;Daniel Dzurisin

  • Magmatic activity beneath the quiescent Three Sisters volcanic center, central Oregon Cascade Range, USA

    Charles W. Wicks;Daniel Dzurisin;Steven E. Ingebritsen;Wayne R. Thatcher

  • Uplift, thermal unrest and magma intrusion at Yellowstone caldera

    Charles W. Wicks;Wayne Thatcher;Daniel Dzurisin;Jerry Svarc

  • Ground surface deformation patterns, magma supply, and magma storage at Okmok volcano, Alaska, from InSAR analysis: 1. Intereruption deformation, 1997–2008

    Zhong Lu;Daniel Dzurisin;Juliet Biggs;Charles Wicks Jr.

  • Accelerated uplift and magmatic intrusion of the Yellowstone caldera, 2004 to 2006

    Wu Lung Chang;Wu Lung Chang;Robert B. Smith;Robert B. Smith;Charles Wicks;Charles Wicks;Jamie M. Farrell

  • A detailed map of the 660-kilometer discontinuity beneath the izu-bonin subduction zone.

    Charles W. Wicks;Mark A. Richards

  • Constraining the Slip Distribution and Fault Geometry of the Mw 7.9, 3 November 2002, Denali Fault Earthquake with Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar and Global Positioning System Data

    Tim J. Wright;Zhong Lu;Chuck Wicks

  • Ground deformation associated with the March 1996 earthquake swarm at Akutan volcano, Alaska, revealed by satellite radar interferometry

    Zhong Lu;Charles Wicks;John A. Power;Daniel Dzurisin

  • Magma supply dynamics at Westdahl volcano, Alaska, modeled from satellite radar interferometry

    Zhong Lu;Timothy Masterlark;Daniel Dzurisin;Russell Rykhus

  • S‐P conversion from the transition zone beneath Tonga and the nature of the 670 km discontinuity

    Mark. A. Richards;Mark. A. Richards;Charles W. Wicks

  • Aseismic inflation of Westdahl volcano, Alaska, revealed by satellite radar interferometry

    Zhong Lu;Charles Wicks;Daniel Dzurisin;Wayne Thatcher

  • Geodetic imaging: reservoir monitoring using satellite interferometry

    D. W. Vasco;Charles Wicks;Kenzi Karasaki;Osni Marques

  • The role of dyking and fault control in the rapid onset of eruption at Chaiten volcano, Chile

    Charles Wicks;Juan Carlos de la Llera;Luis E. Lara;Jacob B. Lowenstern

  • Small scatterers in the lower mantle observed at German broadband arrays

    Ch Thomas;Michael Weber;Chuck Wicks;Frank Scherbaum

  • Magmatic inflation at a dormant stratovolcano: 1996–1998 activity at Mount Peulik volcano, Alaska, revealed by satellite radar interferometry

    Zhong Lu;Charles W. Wicks;Daniel Dzurisin;John A. Power

  • Continuing inflation at Three Sisters volcanic center, central Oregon Cascade Range, USA, from GPS, leveling, and InSAR observations

    Daniel Dzurisin;Michael Lisowski;Charles W. Wicks

  • Preeruptive inflation and surface interferometric coherence characteristics revealed by satellite radar interferometry at Makushin Volcano, Alaska: 1993-2000

    Zhong Lu;John A. Power;Vicki S. McConnell;Charles Wicks

  • Geodetic observations and modeling of magmatic inflation at the Three Sisters volcanic center, central Oregon Cascade Range, USA

    Daniel Dzurisin;Michael Lisowski;Charles W. Wicks;Michael P. Poland

  • P′P′ Precursors Under Africa: Evidence for Mid-Mantle Reflectors

    Yves LeStunff;Charles W. Wicks;Barbara Romanowicz

Frequent Co-Authors

Zhong Lu
Zhong Lu Southern Methodist University
Daniel Dzurisin
Daniel Dzurisin United States Geological Survey
Fred F. Pollitz
Fred F. Pollitz United States Geological Survey
John A. Power
John A. Power United States Geological Survey
Kenneth W. Hudnut
Kenneth W. Hudnut United States Geological Survey
Wayne Thatcher
Wayne Thatcher United States Geological Survey
Jacob B. Lowenstern
Jacob B. Lowenstern United States Geological Survey
Michael E Weber
Michael E Weber University of Bonn
Paul Bodin
Paul Bodin University of Washington
John Langbein
John Langbein United States Geological Survey

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