Dr. Harold Tobin

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Biography

Harold Tobin holds the Paros Endowed Chair in Seismology at the University of Washington, where he serves as a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences and as the Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. Designated as the Washington State Seismologist, his research primarily involves the study of tectonic plate boundaries, with a specific focus on faults and the conditions that lead to earthquakes. He is especially interested in subduction zones, which are the sites of the planet’s largest earthquakes and tsunamis. Tobin's research has taken him to various locations around the globe, including Japan, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Alaska, Barbados, and the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Oregon. He is recognized as an international leader in the scientific applications of deep drilling techniques.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.