eric swanson

Eric R. Swanson
Professor
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 1977

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Professor Geoscience Writing Geology of the Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico History of Geology

Background/Research Interest

Dr. Swanson's research on volcanic rocks of Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental has been published by the Geological Society of American, the American Geophysical Institute, the Instituto de Geologia and in various geologic guidebooks. He recently published a history of early geologic investigations on volcanic rocks of western Mexico. Dr. Swanson also enjoys geoscience writing, including GeoTexas, a book covering Texas Geology. A book in preparation will examine the relationships between Earth's geologic and human history.

Teaching Interests

Dr. Swanson teaches volcanology, economic Geology and introductory geoscience in the core curriculum and Honors Programs.

Selected Abstracts:

• Swanson, E.R., 2011, History of Field Studies and Observations on Volcanic Rocks of Western Mexico, Pre-Columbian to Recent: Earth Sciences History, v. 30, no. 1, p. 106-134.


• Swanson, E.R., Kempter, K., McDowell, F., McIntosh, W.C., 2006, Major Ignimbrites and Volcanic Centers of the Copper Canyon Area: A View into the Core of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental, Geological Society of America – GeoSphere, v. 2, no. 3 p. 125-141.


• Swanson, E.R., 1995, Geo–Texas: A Guide to the Earth Sciences: Texas A&M University Press, College Station, Texas, (Currently in fourth printing), 208 p.

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