Guidebook to Geology of Anchorage, Alaska
L orie and Tom Dilley grew up in the Anchorage area, and both have taught as geology instructors at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Their numerous field trips form the basis for this book.Lorie has worked as a professional geologist and engineer for more than 14 years. She has a master’s degrees in geochemistry and has worked extensively in professional geology positions in the mineral and petroleum industries, in academia, and a consultant. She is a registered professional engineer (PE) and a certified professional geologist (CPG). She is the general manager and principal of the consulting firm, Hattenburg & Dilley.Tom has studied geology for more than 20 years. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in Tucson. His research interests include the Ice age, soils, geoarcheology, and past environments. A primary emphasis of his research has been the Broken Mammoth archeological site in Delta, Alaska. Tom is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Southwest State University in Marshall, Minnesota.