Dr. Harold Gurrola

Education
Ph D, University of California, Geophysics
MS, University of Texas at El Paso, Geophysics
BS, University of Texas at El Paso, Geophysics

Experience
Associate Professor , Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor , Texas Tech Univrsity
Assistant Professor, National University, San Diego
Research Assistant, Scripp Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
Research. Geophysicist, U.S. Geological Survey Menlo Park, CA
Exploration Geophysicist, MEPSI/Mobil in Dallas, TX
Teaching Assistant, University of Texas, El Paso

 

Intellectual Contributions
Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Akudike, John (December 2022). "Investigation of the Upper Mantle Transition Zone Structure beneath Central America using PP and SS precursors" Washington D.C. USA: American Geophysical Union .

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Akoto, John (May 2022). "Observation of stagnant slab material in the lower transition zone beneath the Aleutian Trench using teleseismic underside reflections" (1 ed., vol. 231, pp. 505–519). Oxford England: Oxford University Press.

Abstract (Published)
Akoto, John Cena, Gurrola, Harold (December 2020). "Deep Seismic Structure of the Aleutian Subduction Zone Using Teleseismic PP and SS Precusors Functions" (pp. S069-08). Washington D.C. USA: American Geophysical Union .

Abstract (Published)
Fernandez, Andres , Gurrola, Harold (December 2019). "Seismic Investigation of Playa Lake in the Llano Estacado Region of Texas" (pp. NS21C-0822). Washington D.C. USA: American Geophysical Union .

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Akoto, John Cena (December 2019). "Deep Seismic Structure of the Aleutian Trench Using Teleseismic PP Precusors Functions" (pp. S21H-0601). Washington D.C. USA: American Geophysical Union .

Abstract (Published)
Wiley, Tiffany Ann , Gurrola, Harold (December 2019). "A Comparison Study of Source Functions for PdP and SdS Teleseismic Bouncepoint Data" (pp. S21H-0626). Washington D.C. USA: American Geophysical Union .

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold (December 2019). "Inversion of WID Phases specific Pds receiver functions" (pp. S24C-05 ). Washington D.C. USA: American Geophysical Union .

Abstract (Published)
Ainiwaer, Ailiyasi , Gurrola, Harold (December 2018). "A new technique to produce Ps receiver function to image crustal structure free of reverberations" (vol. S13D-0492). Washington, D.C. USA: EOS.

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Ainiwaer , Ailiyasi (March 2018). "Wavefield iterative deconvolution to remove multiples and produce phase specific Ps receiver functions" (3 ed., vol. 212, pp. 2016–2030). England:

Abstract (Published)
Taylor, Luke , Abila, Hannah , Gurrola, Harold , Fernadez, Andres (December 2017). "D.C. resistivity investigation to identify pathways for infiltration through playa lake in the High Plains of Texas" (vol. NS11A-08). New Orleans, LA USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Ainiwaer, Ailiyasi , Gurrola, Harold (December 2017). "A receiver function investigation of the Lithosphere beneath Southern California using Wavefield Iterative Deconvolution(WID)" (vol. DI23A-0402). New Orleans, LA USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Pulliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold (December 2017). "Investigation of the lithosphere of the Texas Gulf Coast using phase-specific Ps receiver functions produced by wavefield iterative deconvolution" (vol. T23G-05). New Orleans, LA USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Keller, Randy , Gurrola, Harold , Pulliam, Jay , Mickus, Kevin (September 2016). "NEW INSIGHT INTO THE LITHOSPHERE OF THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF NORTH AMERICA FROM EARTHSCOPE SEISMIC DATA" Geological Society of America.

Abstract (Published)
Mickus, Kevin , Gurrola, Harold , Pulliam, Jay , Keller, Randy (September 2016). "A Summary of New Observations of the Lower Crust and Upper Mantle Structure beneath the Gulf Coastal Plain from Passive and Active Source Seismic Data " Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies.

Abstract (Published)
Mickus, Kevin , Pulliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold , Keller, Randy (September 2016). "An Overview of the Structure and Tectonic Evolution of the Gulf Coast Region of Texas and Louisiana " Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Keller, Randy , Pulliam, Jay , Mickus, Kevin (September 2016). "AN OVERVIEW OF THE STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF THE GULF COAST REGION OF TEXAS AND LOUISIANA" Geological Society of America.

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Liu, Huaishan , Meng, Xiangjun , Li, Yang , Gurrola, Harold , Zhou, Hua-wei , Liu, Kai , Zhao, Weina , Zou, Zhihui (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2016). "Upper crustal structure beneath the northern South Yellow Sea revealed by wide-angle seismic tomography and joint interpretation of geophysical data"

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Parker, James , Gurrola, Harold , Huang, Xinwei (January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2016). "A Comparative Study of Popular Methods to Compute Receiver Functions Applied to Synthetic Data" Berkley, CA USA:

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Agrawal, Mohit , Pulliam, Jay , Sen, Mrinal , Gurrola, Harold (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2015). "Lithospheric structure of the Texas-Gulf of Mexico passive margin from surface wave dispersion and migrated Ps receiver functions" (vol. 16).

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Talavera, Nick , Gurrola, Harold , Zou, Zhihui (January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2015). "Using a Three-Component Distributed Array of Mixed, Horizontal, and Vertical Single-Component Seismometers to Produce a Receiver Function from a Short Deployment" (1 ed., vol. 86, pp. 158-164).

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Pulliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold , Evanzia, Dominic , Ainsworth, Ryan , Pratt, Kevin (September 2014). "Seismic Vp & Vs tomography of Texas & Oklahoma with a focus on the Gulf Coast margin" (vol. 402, pp. 148-156). Atlanta, Georgia USA:

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Evanzia, Dominic , Ainsworth, Ryan , Gurrola, Harold , Pulliam, Jay (September 2014). "Sp Receiver Function Imaging of a Passive Margin; Transect Across Texas's Gulf Coastal Plain" (vol. 402, pp. 138-147). Atlanta, Georgia USA:

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Zhou, Hua-Wei , Zou, Zhihui , Gurrola, Harold (June 2014). "Teleseismic virtual-source imaging of the basin structures in Three Gorges region, China" (vol. 104, pp. 2142-2147). Oakland, California USA:

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Zhou, Hua-Wei , Zou, Zhihui (January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2014). "Reverse-time imaging of a doublet of micro-earthquakes in the Three Gorges Reservoir region, Geophysical Journal International" (vol. 196, pp. 1858-1868). Anglia, England United Kingdom:

Abstract (Published)
Mohit, Agrawal , Sen, Mrinal , Gurrola, Harold , Pulliam, Jay "Crustal and Uppermost Mantle Structure of Texas-Gulf of Mexico from Surface Wave Dispersion and Migrated Ps Receiver Functions." EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Williams, Courtney , Gurrola, Harold (December 2013). "Investigation of the upper mantle beneath the North Pacific and Aleutian Trough using PP bounce point functions" (abst# ED33D-0816 ed.). EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Zou, Zhihui , Talavera, Nick , Gurrola, Harold (December 2013). "A Comparison Of The Performance Of Texan Data Loggers With 1 HZ Seismometers And Broad Band Instruments Applied To Receiver Function Imaging" (vol. 1). EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Zhou, Hua-Wei , Gurrola, Harold , Talavera, Nick (December 2013). "Investigation of the upper mantle beneath the North Pacific and Aleutian Trough using PP bounce point functions" (abst# S31C-2371 ed.). EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Scarbrough, Ginger M (December 2013). "Using PP and SS precursors to Image Lithospheric and Upper-mantle Discontinuities Beneath the Line Islands in the Central Pacific Basin" (abst# T51B-2473 ed.). EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Rogers, Kenneth , Gurrola, Harold (December 2013). "New insight into the Upper Mantle Structure Beneath the Pacific Ocean Using PP and SS Precursors" (abst# # T11C-2460 ed.). EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Williams, Courtney (December 2013). "Investigation of the upper mantle beneath the North Pacific and Aleutian Trough using PP bounce point functions" EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Pulliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold (December 2013). "Deep Seismic Structure of the Texas-Gulf of Mexico Passive Margin" (abst# S31C-2371 ed.). EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Ainiwaer, Ailiyasi , Gurrola, Harold (December 2013). "Investigation of global variations in the in amplitude and frequency content of the PdP, SdS and Pds phases from common upper mantle discontinuities" EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Zou, Zhihui , Gurrola, Harold , Ainiwaer, Ailiyasi (December 2013). "Investigation of global variations in the in amplitude and frequency content of the PdP, SdS and Pds phases from common upper mantle discontinuities" (abst# S22A-2395 ed.). EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Huang, Xinwei , Gurrola, Harold (December 2013). "Analysis of the Uncertainty in the Computation of Receiver Functions and Improvement in the Estimation of Receiver, PP and SS functions" EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 30, 2013). "ANOMALOUS POST-RIFT FEATURES PRESERVED IN THE LITHOSPHERE OF THE PASSIVE MARGIN OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST" Geological Society of America.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 27, 2013). "CRUSTAL AND UPPER MANTLE STRUCTURE OF THE SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA AULACOGEN AND SURROUNDING REGIONS BY THE ANALYSIS OF RECEIVER FUNCTIONS, PN TOMOGRAPHY AND GRAVITY DATA" Geological Society of America.

Abstract (Published)
Knuppel, Mark , Ainsworth, Ryan , Pulliam, Jay , Evanzia, Dominic , Gurrola, Harold (March 2013). "SP receiver function imaging of a transect across Texas's Gulf Coast Plain" Geological Society of America Bulletin.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Tave, Matthew (March 2013). "Lithospheric structure of the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen and surrounding region as determined from broadband seismology and gravity" (abst# T51B-2473 ed., vol. March). Geological Society of America Bulletin.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Harrington, Thomas (March 2013). "Investigation of the lithosphere of the Gulf Coast Plain and Llano Uplift using receiver functions and Pn tomography" (vol. March). Geological Society of America Bulletin.

Abstract (Published)
Rogers, Kenneth , Gurrola, Harold (March 2013). "An investigation of the upper mantle and lithosphere beneath the Hawaiian Island chain using PP bounce point precursors" (vol. March). Geological Society of America Bulletin.

Abstract (Published)
Scarbrough, Ginger M, Gurrola, Harold (March 2013). "PP precursor study of lithospheric and upper mantle discontinuities beneath the Line Islands of the South Pacific" (abst# T51B-2473 ed., vol. March). Geologial Society of Ameria Bulletin.

Abstract (Published)
Evanzia, Dominic , Gurrola, Harold , Pulliam, Jay , Pratt, Kevin , Ainsworth, Ryan (March 2013). "Seismic Vp & Vs tomography of Texas & Oklahoma with a focus on the Gulf Coast margin" Geological Society of America Bulletin.

Abstract (Published)
Zou, Zhihui , Gurrola, Harold "Tomographic study of the velocity structure of the Three Gorges region, China" EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold (December 2012). "Improved resolution of PP precursor imaging through array processing and simultaneous deconvolution" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Brownlow, Joshua (December 2012). " Geophysical investigation of a ponding playa lake on the Southern High Plains, USA" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
, Jay Pulliam , Gurrola, Harold , Evanzia, Dominic , Ainsworth, Ryan (December 2012). " A Broadband Investigation of the Texas/Gulf of Mexico Passive Margin" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Puliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold , Evanzia, Dominic , Ainsworth, Ryan (December 2012). " A Broadband Investigation of the Texas/Gulf of Mexico Passive Margin" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Rogers, Kenneth , Gurrola, Harold (December 2012). " PP-precursor study of the lithosphere and upper mantle in the South Pacific using transportable array data" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Knuppel, Mark , Gurrola, Harold (December 2012). "Receiver function analysis of the Texas Gulf Coast to better understand the Ouachita Orogeny, opening of the Gulf of Mexico, and current state of the southern margin of North America" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Alvarado, Daniel (December 2012). "Observation of the Lithosphere and upper mantle structure from Greenland to the Mid Atlantic ridge using PP-precursors" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Tave, Matthew (December 2012). "Seismic and gravity study of the lithospheric structure of the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen and surrounding region" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Alvarado, Daniel (December 2012). "Observation of the Lithosphere and upper mantle structure from Greenland to the Mid Atlantic ridge using PP-precursors" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Rogers, Kenneth , Gurrola, Harold (December 2011). "Estimation of local velocity model by matching phases in receiver fuctions" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Pulliam, Jay , Pratt, Kevin , Dunbar, John , Gurrola, Harold (December 2011). "Preliminary results of receiver function analysis of seismic data recorded from a broadband deployment across the Gulf Coast Plain" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Herrington, Thomas , Gurrola, Harold , Oluwole, Olusola (December 2011). " Lineaments of the Southern High Plains: possible indicators of recent faulting" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Duncan, Greg (December 2011). "Beamforming of transportable array data to improve content of PP/SS precursors from the central Pacific region" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Pratt, Kevin , Gurrola, Harold (December 2011). "Computation of three Component Receiver Functions (R3) by Beamforming of Optimal Regional Verticle Component Seismograms Before Simultaneous Iterative Deconvolution" USA: EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Pratt, Kevin , Pulliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold (March 2011). "Processing innovations necessary to maximize resolution of models of the northern Gulf Coast Plain using data from the "GUMBO" seismic study" (3 ed., vol. 43, pp. 37). USA: Geological Society of America, South-Central Section, 45th annual meeting; abstracts with programs.

Abstract (Published)
Duncan, Greg , Gurrola, Harold (March 2011). "A reinterpretation of the 1969 Hales onshore-offshore seismic profile in the northern Gulf of Mexico" (3 ed., vol. 43, pp. 37). USA: Geological Society of America, South-Central Section, 45th annual meeting; abstracts with programs.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Dunbar, John , Pulliam, Jay (March 2011). "Gulf of Mexico Basin Opening (GUMBO); a seismic study of the Texas Gulf Coast" (3 ed., vol. 43, pp. 16). USA: Geological Society of America, South-Central Section, 45th annual meeting; abstracts with programs.

Abstract (Published)
Asquith, William , Harrington, Thomas , Oluwole, Olusola , Gurrola, Harold (November 2010). "Lineaments of Southern High Plains; possible indicators of recent faulting" Geological Society of America.

Abstract (Published)
Pratt, Kevin , Gurrola, Harold (November 2010). "Computation of three component receiver functions (R3) by beam forming of regional vertical component seismograms before deconvolution" Geological Society of America.

Abstract (Published)
Duncan, Greg , Gurrola, Harold (December 2009). "An updated interpretation of the Hales 1969 onshore-offshore refraction experiment: an investigation of the rifted margin of the Northern Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Coast Plain" EOS.

Abstract (Published)
Gurrola, Harold (March 2009). "A reinterpretation of the 1970, Hales, onshore-offshore refraction line in the northern Gulf of Mexico" Geological Society of America.

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , Mickus, Kevin , Burrell, Jeffrey (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2008). "Frequency domain electromagnetic and ground penetrating radar investigation of ephemeral streams: case study near the Southern High Plains, Texas" (vol. 55, pp. 1169-1179).

Abstract (Published)
Martin, J L, Dillon, W P, ten Brink, U S, , , Gurrola, Harold , Huertano, Victor A (April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2003). "Upper mantle P wave velocity structure and transition zone thickness beneath the Arabian Shield" (2 ed., vol. 74, pp. 199-200). Seismological Research Letters.

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Pulliam, Jay , Frohlich, Cliff , Gurrola, Harold (April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2003). "Upper mantle P wave velocity structure and transition zone thickness beneath the Arabian Shield" (2 ed., vol. 74, pp. 253-253).

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Gurrola, Harold , VanDecar, John C, Nyblabe, Andrew A, Benoitt, Maggie "Upper mantle P wave velocity structure and transition zone thickness beneath the Arabian Shield" (vol. 30, pp. 1169-1179).

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Knox, R P, Gurrola, Harold , Nyblabe, Andrew A (August 2000). "Mantle transition zone thickness beneath Afar; implications for the origin of the Afar Hotspot" (vol. 142, pp. 615-619).

Journal Article, Academic Journal (Published)
Owens, Thomas J, Langston, C A, Ritsema, J , Nyblabe, Andrew A, Gurrola, Harold (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2000). "Seismic evidence for a deep upper mantle thermal anomaly beneath east Africa" (7 ed., vol. 28, pp. 599-602).

 

 

Presentations
Gurrola, Harold , Akoto, John Cena, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2019, "Deep Seismic Structure of the Aleutian Trench Using Teleseismic PP Precusors Functions ," American Geophysical Union, San Francisco. (December 2019).

Wyley, Tiffany Ann, Gurrola, Harold , American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2019, "A Comparison Study of Source Functions for PdP and SdS Teleseismic Bouncepoint Data ," American Geophysical Union, San Francisco. (December 2019).

Gurrola, Harold , American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2019, "Inversion of WID Phases specific Pds receiver functions ," American Geophysical Union, San Francisco. (December 2019).

Fernandez, Andres , Gurrola, Harold , American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2019, "Seismic Investigation of Playa Lake in the Llano Estacado Region of Texas ," American Geophysical Union, San Francisco. (December 2019).

, Zhihui Sou, Gurrola, Harold , American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2013, "Tomographic study of the velocity structure of the Three Gorges region, China," American Geophysical Union, San Francisco. (December 2013).

Harrington, Thomas , Oluwole, Olusola , Gurrola, Harold , Annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union, " Lineaments of the Southern High Plains: possible indicators of recent faulting," American Geophysical Union, San Francisco. (December 2011).

Gurrola, Harold , Pratt, Kevin , Annual Metting of the American Geophysical Union, "Computation of three Component Receiver Functions (R3) by Beamforming of Optimal Regional Verticle Component Seismograms Before Simultaneous Iterative Deconvolution," American Geophyical Union, San Francisco. (December 2011).

Gurrola, Harold , Duncan, Greg , Annual Metting of the American Geophysical Union, "Beamforming of transportable array data to improve content of PP/SS precursors from the central Pacific region," American Geophyical Union, San Francisco. (December 2011).

Dunbar, John , Pulliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold , Pratt, Kevin , Annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union, "Preliminary results of receiver function analysis of seismic data recorded from a broadband deployment across the Gulf Coast Plain," American Geophysical Union, San Francisco. (December 2011).

Gurrola, Harold , Rogers, Kenney , Annual Metting of the American Geophysical Union, "Estimation of local velocity model by matching phases in receiver fuctions," American Geophyical Union, San Francisco. (December 2011).

Gurrola, Harold , Pulliam, Jay , Dunbar, John , South Central Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America, "Gulf of Mexico Basin Opening (GUMBO); a seismic study of the Texas Gulf Coast," Geological Society of America, New Orleans. (March 2011).

Gurrola, Harold , Pratt, Kevin , Pulliam, Jay , Dunbar, John , South Central Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America, "Processing innovations necessary to maximize resolution of models of the northern Gulf Coast Plain using data from the "GUMBO" seismic study," Gelocical Society of America, New Orleans. (March 2011).

Duncan, Greg M, Gurrola, Harold , South Central Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America, "A reinterpretation of the 1969 Hales onshore-offshore seismic profile in the northern Gulf of Mexico," Geological Society of America, New Orleans. (March 2011).

Gurrola, Harold , Duncan, Greg , Fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, "An updated interpretation of the Hales 1969 onshore-offshore refraction experiment: an investigation of the rifted margin of the Northern Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Coast Plain," AGU, San Francisco. (December 16, 2009).

Brundrett, Maeghan , Pulliam, Jay , Gurrola, Harold , Stern, Robert , Keller, Randy , Mickus, Kevin , Anthony, Elizabeth , Gao, Steve , Fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, "TI: Receiver function study of the rifted margin of the Gulf Coast Plain: A Pilot Project," AGU, San Francisco. (December 16, 2009).

Gurrola, Harold , Duncan, Greg , South Central Meeting of the Geological Society of America , "A REINTERPRETATION OF THE 1970, HALES, ONSHORE-OFFSHORE REFRACTION LINE IN THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICO," GSA, Dallas, TX. (March 17, 2009).