Dr. Rachel Abercrombie

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Biography

Rachel Abercrombie investigates various aspects of the earthquake rupture process, including how earthquakes initiate and grow, as well as the factors that govern their size, location, and slip. Her research encompasses a broad range of earthquakes concerning different magnitudes and frequencies in diverse tectonic environments. In particular, she focuses on earthquake scaling and nucleation. Professor Abercrombie has also studied attenuation and site effects, aiming to understand the fundamental factors that control seismic slip by examining earthquakes under a wide range of conditions, such as those occurring in the San Andreas System, subduction zones, oceans, and deep earthquakes.

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.