Scott Wilkerson Research

Student Collaborators: Danielle Sommerman (GEO)

Publications (italics indicates student authors): 

• Sommerman, D.R., and Wilkerson, M. S., 2023, Restoration and balancing of a cross section of the Mt. Crandell duplex, Waterton National Park, Canada: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 55(6), doi: 10.1130/abs/2023AM-392902. 

Student Collaborators: Zach Wilkerson (CS/ITAP), Ben Wilkerson (CS/ITAP)

Publications (italics indicates student authors): 

• Wilkerson, B.S., Wilkerson, Z.M., Wilkerson, M. S., and Wilkerson, M.B., in prep, AROutcrop:  An augmented reality-based tool for mobile devices to facilitate geoscience student learning in the field and classroom.

• Wilkerson, B.S., Wilkerson, M. S., and Wilkerson, Z.M., 2023, AROutcrop:  An augmented reality mobile application for enhancing geoscience learning and comprehension in the field and classroom: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 55(6), doi: 10.1130/abs/2023AM-393226. 

• Wilkerson, Z. M., Wilkerson, M. S., and Byers, C., 2019, AROutcrop: An augmented reality mobile application for teaching geology in the field: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 51(5), doi: 10.1130/abs/2019AM-339434.

Student Collaborators: Ben Magnin (GEO)

• Publications (italics indicates student authors):
  Wilkerson, M.S., and Magnin, B.P., in prep, 2D and 3D structural analysis of a mesoscopic fault-related fold:  Implications for using cross-section balancing to understand lateral variations in fold geometry.

• Magnin, B.P., and Wilkerson, M. S., 2018, 2D and 3D structural analysis of a mesoscopic fault-related fold:  Implications for using cross-section balancing to understand lateral variations in fold geometry: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 50(6).

Student Collaborators: Melissa Penfold (GEO), Ben Magnin (GEO/SRF)

• Publications (italics indicates student authors):
  Burmeister, K.C., Wilkerson, M.S., and Marshak, S., in prep, Structural evolution of the northernmost Appalachian fold-thrust belt; a two-tiered detachment system near Rosendale, New York.

• Wilkerson, M. S., Burmeister, K. C., and Marshak, S., 2013, Application of quick-look analysis techniques for refining map and cross-sectional interpretations through the Hudson Valley fold-thrust belt near Rosendale, New York: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 45(7): 808.

• Crawford, L. E., Burmeister, K. C., Penfold, M., Wilkerson, M. S., and Marshak, S., 2010, Compiling a GIS-based geologic map from multiple legacy formatted data sources, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 42(5).

• Publications:
  Wilkerson, M.S., and Wilkerson, M. B., 2021, Google Earth Geotours chapter exercises for Olney, J.L., Ludman, A., Marshak, S., and Rauber, R., in press, Laboratory Manual for Earth Sciences: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.

• Wilkerson, M.S., and Wilkerson, M. B., 2019, Google Earth Geotours exercises for Ludman, A., and Marshak, S., 2019, Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 4th ed., ISBN:  978-0-393-61752-8, 499 pages.

• Wilkerson, M.S., Wilkerson, M. B., and Marshak, S., 2017, Geotours Workbook: A Guide for Exploring Geology Using Google Earth: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2nd ed., ISBN:  978-1-324-00096-9, 192 pages + Google Earth KMZ file.

• Wilkerson, M.S., Wilkerson, M. B., and Marshak, S., 2012, Geotours Workbook: A Guide for Exploring Geology and Creating Projects Using Google Earth: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1st ed., ISBN:  978-0-393-91891-5, 161 pages + Google Earth KMZ file.

• Wilkerson, M.S., Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M. B., 2009, Geotours Workbook supplement to accompany Essentials of Geology (3rd edition): W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., ISBN:  978-0-393-93462-5, 109 pages + Google Earth KMZ file.

• Wilkerson, M.S., Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M. B., 2009, Using Google Earth Geotours to engage introductory geoscience students in active learning: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 41(7).

• Wilkerson, M.S., and Marshak, S., 2008, Geotours Workbook supplement to accompany Earth:  Portrait of a Planet (3rd edition) and Essentials of Geology (2nd edition): W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., ISBN:  978-0-393-93233-1, 156 pages + Google Earth KMZ file.

Publications: 

• Marshak, S., Wilkerson, M.S., and DeFrates, J., 2024, Kinematic and tectonic implications of crenulation cleavage, kink bands, and mesoscopic folds in the Baraboo Syncline, Wisconsin (~1.45 GA Picuris Orogen), Journal of Structural Geology, 178, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2023.105007.

• Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M. S., 2019, Revisiting kink bands and crenulation cleavage in the Precambrian Baraboo Syncline:  Kinematics of fabric evolution during progressive sub-simple shear: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 51(5).

• Marshak, S., Wilkerson, M.S., and DeFrates, J., 2016, Structural geology of the Baraboo District: An introduction: Davis, R.A., Jr., Dott, R.H., Jr., and Dalziel, I.W.D., eds., Geology of the Baraboo, Wisconsin, Area: Geological Society of America Field Guide 43, p. 13-36, doi:10.1130/2016.043(02).

• Marshak, S., Wilkerson, M. S., and Defrates, J., 2015, Formation of crenulation cleavage and kink bands in the Baraboo Syncline, Wisconsin:  a mechanism to accommodate subsimple shear during regional folding: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 47(7).

Grant Proposals:

• Fischer, M. P., Evans, M., and Wilkerson, M. S.,  2010, Collaborative Research:  Regional-scale fluid migration in fold-dominated orogenic belts.  Grant proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation, Tectonics Division.  Amount requested: $245,879 (DePauw portion). Not funded. 

• Wilkerson, M. S.,  and Fischer, M. P.,  2002, Three-dimensional geometric analysis of a natural detachment fold termination:  Nuncios fold complex, Sierra Madre Oriental, Mexico.  Grant proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation, Research at Undergraduate Institutions, Research Opportunity Award Program.  Amount requested: $15,668.  Funded.

Publications: 

• Higuera-Diaz, I.C., Fischer, M.P., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2005, Geometry and kinematics of the Nuncios detachment fold complex:  Implications for lithotectonics in northeastern Mexico, Tectonics, 24, TC4010, 19 pages.

• Higuera, I.C., Fischer, M.P., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2004, Three-dimensional geometry and kinematics of an evaporite-cored detachment fold complex:  An example from the Sierra Madre Oriental, NE Mexico, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Abstracts with Programs 88(13).

Student Collaborators: Bill Alward (GEO)

Student Collaborators: Dannena Bowman (GEO) & Sara Smaltz (GEO/SRF)

Publications (italics indicates student authors):

• Wilkerson, M.S., Smaltz, S.M., Bowman, D.R., Higuera-Diaz, I.C., and Fischer, M., 2007, 2-D and 3-D modeling of detachment folds with hinterland inflation:  a natural example from the Monterrey Salient, northeastern Mexico, Journal of Structural Geology, 29(1), 73-85.

• Wilkerson, M.S., Smaltz, S.M., Bowman, D.R., Higuera, I.C., and Fischer, M.P., 2005, Hinterland inflation in detachment folds:  a natural example from the Monterrey Salient, Mexico,  American Association of Petroleum Geologists Abstracts with Programs, 14, p. A152.

• Smaltz, S.M., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2004, Pseudo-three-dimensional modeling of detachment folds, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 36(5).

• Bowman, D.R., Smaltz, S.M., Wilkerson, M.S., Higuera, I.C., and Fischer, M.P., 2003, Two- and three-dimensional modeling of detachment-style folds, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 35(6), p. 143.

Student Collaborators: Chris Amidon (GEO/SRF), Tammer Farid (SRF), Scott Spears (PHY)

Grant Proposals:

•  Wilkerson, M. S., 1998, Investigation of the lateral development and termination geometry of thrust-related folds.  Grant proposal submitted to the American Chemical Society-Petroleum Research Fund.  Amount requested: $20,000.  Funded. 

• Wilkerson, M. S., and Fischer, M.P., 1998, 3-D geometries of basement-involved folds.  Grant proposal submitted to the American Chemical Society-Petroleum Research Fund.  Amount requested: $5,000.  Funded.

Publications (italics indicates student authors):

•  Apotria, T.G., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2005, Rosario field, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela, in Shaw, J.H., Connors, C., and Suppe, J. (ed.), Seismic interpretation of contractional fault-related folds: an AAPG seismic atlas, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Studies in Geology, 53, 71-76.

• Apotria, T.G., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2002, Geometry and kinematics of a fault-related fold termination:  Rosario structure, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela, in  Wilkerson, M.S., Fischer, M.P., and Apotria, T.G. (ed.), Fault-related folds:  Transition from two dimensions to three dimensions, special issue of the Journal of Structural Geology, 24(4), 671-687. 

• Wilkerson, M.S., Apotria, T.G., and Farid, T.A., 2002, Interpreting the geologic map expression of contractional fault-related fold terminations:  lateral/oblique ramps versus displacement gradients, in Wilkerson, M.S., Fischer, M.P., and Apotria, T.G. (ed.), Fault-related folds:  Transition from two dimensions to three dimensions, special issue of the Journal of Structural Geology, 24(4), 593-607.

• Amidon, C.M., Farid, T.A., Spears, G.S., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2000, 3-D computer modeling of fault-related fold terminations:  comparison of synthetic and natural examples, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 32(4).

• Wilkerson, M.S., Amidon, C.M., Farid, T.A., and Spears, G.S., 2000, 3-D computer modeling of the northern termination of the Rundle thrust system,  GeoCanada 2000 Conference, compact disc abstract volume.

• Amidon, C.M., Wilkerson, M.S., and Fischer, M.P., 2000, Using fracture analysis to understand the lateral propagation of a basement-involved, fault-related fold:  Grass Creek Anticline, Bighorn Basin, Wyoming,  Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 32(7).

• Fischer, M. P., and Wilkerson, M. S., 2000, Predicting the orientation of joints from fold shape:  results of pseudo-three-dimensional modeling and curvature analysis, Geology, 28(1), 15-18.

Student Collaborators: Josh Wilson (SRF)

Publications (italics indicates student authors):

•  Wilkerson, M.S., Wilson, J.M., Poblet, J., and Fischer, M.P., 2004, DETACH: an Excel spreadsheet to simulate 2-D cross sections of detachment folds, Computers & Geosciences, 30(9-10), 1069-1077.

Student Collaborators: Connie Dicken (GEO)

• Publications (italics indicates student authors):
  Wilkerson, M. S., and Dicken, C. L., 2001, Quick-look techniques for evaluating 2-D cross sections in contractional settings, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, 85(10), 1759-1770.

• Wilkerson, M. S., and Dicken, C. L., 1998, Quick-look techniques for evaluating 2-D cross sections in contractional settings, Indiana Academy of Science Programs and Abstracts, 114th annual meeting, p. 84.

• Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2004, Fold-thrust belts—an essay, in van der Pluijm, B.A. and Marshak, S., (ed.), Earth Structure: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc, 2nd ed., Ch 18, 444-474.

• Wilkerson, M.S., Fischer, M.P., and Apotria, T.G. (editors), 2002, Fault-related folds: Transition from two dimensions to three dimensions, special issue of the Journal of Structural Geology, 24(4).