Charles Merguerian

Charles Merguerian, Ph.D., is recognized as the leading authority on the geologic structure of the New York City area.

Dr. Merguerian is qualified in: Geology Geologic mapping Geologic structure of New York City area Earthquake and tsunami implications Subsurface geologic structures Fault and foundation analysis

Dr. Merguerian has over 30 years of experience in geologic mapping and structural analysis of complexly deformed metamorphic terrains, plutonic and volcanic districts, and areas underlain by sedimentary and glacial strata.

NYC Earthquakes: Fact or Fiction?

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Geologists and seismologists generally agree that earthquakes produce dislocations known as faults and that preexisting faults tend to localize new earthquakes. The bedrock of New York City, always considered to be solid and impervious to seismic activity, is cut by a great number of brittle faults which belong to two contrasting sets oriented NE and … Read more