Logan Scamfer

I am a Geophysics M.S. Student at University of Alaska Fairbanks, affiliated with the Geophysical Institute. My research focuses on seismoacoustics, which combines observations of seismic waves in the earth and acoustic (infrasound) waves in the atmosphere to study both anthropogenic and earth processes.

About Me

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Thanks for stopping by my website! I am a Masters student at University of Alaska Fairbanks studying Geophysics with a specific focus on seismoacoustics. I am originally from Washington State where I found my passion for the outdoors and interest in Earth processes, leading me to pursue a degree in Geosciences. I completed my B.S. in Geoscience with an emphasis in Geophysics from Boise State University in 2023, and moved to Alaska in early 2024 to pursue a graduate degree. While at Boise State I was fortunate enough to be involved in an undergraduate research project with Dr. Jake Anderson where I was first introduced to the field of infrasound. That experience sparked a deep interest in the subject, and lead me to study at UAF under Dr. David Fee. My current research interests lie in acoustic-seismic coupling. We have been working to understand and quantify the seismic particle motion of air-to-ground coupled waves, and explore its potential to characterize shallow subsurface structure. Outside of work I enjoy hiking, skiing, and playing guitar.

Education

B.S. Geoscience, Geophysics Emphasis
Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA | Fall 2019 - Spring 2023

M.S. Earth System Science, Solid Earth Geophysics
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA | Spring 2024 - Present

Publications & News

Scamfer, L. T., & Anderson, J. F. (2023). Exploring background noise with a large-N infrasound array: Waterfalls, thunderstorms, and earthquakes. Geophysical Research Letters, 50, e2023GL104635. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GL104635

EarthScope News & Features: Infrasound in Idaho's mountains: Waterfalls, thunderstorms, and earthquakes

Fieldwork

  • May 2023: Boise, Idaho, USA | 1 km geophone deployment for seismic reflection survey
  • June-July 2023: Lander, Wyoming, USA | University of Missouri 6-week Geology Field Camp
  • May 2024: New Mexico, USA | Deployment of 2 regional infrasound arrays with colocated seismic nodes to record acoustic-seismic coupling of chemical explosion tests
  • October 2024: New Mexico, USA | Deployment of 3 regional infrasound arrays with colocated seismic nodes to record acoustic-seismic coupling of chemical explosion tests

Contact

Email: ltscamfer@alaska.edu