Geophysics Program Lead. Abraham is responsible for the distribution, promotion, publication, and archiving of the DGGS geophysical data collection.
Education and/or Training
M.Sc. 2007, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT: Geophysics
B.Sc. 1999, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO: Geophysics
Projects and/or Research Interests
I am responsible for the distribution, promotion, publication, and archiving of the DGGS geophysical data collection. These data are critical to Alaska's resource exploration, transportation, and environmental stakeholders. I also manage the acquisition of new geophysical data for the benefit of the State of Alaska. My specialty is potential field geophysics including magnetic, electromagnetic, gravity, and radiometric methods. I assist with data type selection, survey design, data interpretation, and data modelling for a variety of applications with a focus on resource exploration and permafrost.
Prior to joining DGGS I worked as a geophysicist for Rio Tinto and various junior exploration companies.
Professional Experience
2014-present, Geophysicist, State of Alaska, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks, AK
2009-2014, Geophysicist, Independent Consultant, Salt Lake City, UT
2007-2009, Geophysicist, Rio Tinto, Salt Lake City, UT
2004-2007, Geophysicist (part-time), Battelle, Salt Lake City, UT
2006, Geoscience Intern, BP, Houston, TX
2002-2004, Geophysicist, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN
2000-2002, Geophysicist, Parsons, Denver, CO
Selected Publications
- Emond, A.M., Fusso, L.A., and SkyTEM Canada Incorporated, 2024, Seward Peninsula airborne electromagnetic survey, Kigluaik, Bendeleben, and Darby mountains, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2024-2, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31303
- Murchek, J.T., Drenth, B.J., and Emond, A.M., 2024, Yukon-Tanana Upland airborne magnetic geophysical data merge, version 2023: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 12-1, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31157
- Emond, A.M., and MPX Geophysics LTD, 2023, Kuskokwim airborne magnetic and radiometric geophysical survey, northern Kuskokwim Mountains: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2023-1, 4 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31087
- Emond, A.M., Jorgensen, Clark, Lockett, A.C., Daanen, R.P., Wolken, G.J., Wikstrom Jones, K.M., and Montayne, Simone, 2020, Ground gravity measurements from Goldstream Valley, interior Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-10, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30473
- Emond, A.M., and Daanen, R.P., 2020, Pilgrim Hot Springs CSAMT measurements, Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2020-9, 5 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30472
- Emond, A.M., and MPX Geophysics LTD, 2020, Shaw Creek and Shawnee Peak airborne magnetic and radiometric geophysical survey: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2020-16, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30551
- Emond, A.M., Graham, G.R.C., Drenth, B.J., Jones, J.V., III, and EON Geosciences Inc., 2019, Airborne magnetic geophysical survey of the Porcupine River area, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2019-1, 10 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29737
- Emond, A.M., Minsley, B.J., Daanen, R.P., Graham, G.R.C., and CGG, 2018, Airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey, western Yukon Flats, interior Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2016-2, 3 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29683
- Emond, A.M., Little, L.M., Graham, G.R.C., Minsley, B.J., and CGG, 2018, Airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey, Yukon Crossing, interior Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2016-4, 3 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29682
- Emond, A.M., Daanen, R.P., Graham, G.R.C., Walter Anthony, Katey, Liljedahl, A.K., Minsley, B.J., Barnes, D.L., Romanovsky, V.E., and CGG Canada Services Ltd., 2018, Airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey, Goldstream Creek watershed, interior Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geophysical Report 2016-5, 14 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29681
- Walter Anthony, Katey, Schneider von Deimling, Thomas, Nitze, Ingmar, Frolking, Steve, Emond, A.M., Daanen, R.P., Anthony, Peter, Lindgren, Prajna, Jones, B.M., and Grosse, Guido, 2018, 21st-century modeled permafrost carbon emissions accelerated by abrupt thaw beneath lakes: Nature Communications, v. 9, no. 1. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05738-9
Selected Presentations
- Emond, A.M., and Fusso, L.A., 2024, DGGS geophysics news January 2024 (handout): Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup, Vancouver, BC, Canada, January 22-25, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31122
- Emond, A.M., and Twelker, Evan, 2022, DGGS's completed Yukon-Tanana Upland Earth MRI airborne geophysics program and CY 2023 Mag, Rad, and EM acquisition plans (presentation): Alaska Miners Association Annual Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, November 8-10, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 31 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30911
- Emond, A.M., Graham, G.R.C., Wypych, Alicja, Werdon, M.B., and Masterman, S.S., 2018, Exploration, mapping, environmental monitoring, infrastructure planning - Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys geophysics program (presentation), USGS Airborne Geophysics Workshop, USGS Headquarters, Reston VA, September 11-13, 2018: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 50 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30116
- Emond, A.M., Burns, L.E., and Graham, G.R.C., 2014, DGGS airborne geophysical data, applications, insights, and updates: Fall 2014 (presentation): Alaska Miners Association Annual Conference, November 3-7, 2014: Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 36 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29147
