James G. Moore

James G. Moore, now retired from the U. S. Geological Survey, received his B.S. in Geology from Stanford University, M.S. from the University of Washington, and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He has conducted geologic studies for several decades in the central Sierra Nevada with the U. S. Geological Survey, and this familiarity with the area motivated him to write a book published by Stanford University Press titled, "Exploring the Highest Sierra". The book weaves together the history of exploration and mapping of the range with the development of pioneering geologic concepts, such as the glacial origin of the giant Sierra canyons, and the magmatic origin of the granitic rock that dominates the range. Jim also served as Scientist-in-Charge of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and has investigated about 20 on-going volcanic eruptions world-wide. He has participated in about 25 oceanographic cruises and in 50 dives in research submarines mostly to the submerged flanks of young volcanoes.

		• King of the 40th Parallel—Discovery in the American West • Exploring The High Sierra Saturday: 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 Sunday: 10 to 12 and 2 to 4

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