California Institute of Technology

Clarence R. Allen
Professor of Geology and Geophysics, Emeritus
Photo of Clarence R. Allen
B.A., Reed College, 1949; M.S., Caltech, 1951; Ph.D., 1954. Assistant Professor, 1955-59; Associate Professor, 1959-64; Professor, 1964-90; Professor Emeritus, 1990-. Interim Director, Seismological Laboratory, 1965-67; Acting Chairman, Division of Geology, 1967-68.

Research Interests

Active faults; seismotectonics; seismic hazard assessment; nuclear waste disposal.

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