Terry E. C. Keith is a

geologist A geologist is a scientist who studies the solid, liquid, and gaseous matter that constitutes Earth and other terrestrial planets, as well as the processes that shape them. Geologists usually study geology, earth science, or geophysics, althou ...

from the

U.S. Geological Survey The United States Geological Survey (USGS), formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and ...

and former Scientist-in-Charge of the

Alaska Volcano Observatory The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is a joint program of the United States Geological Survey, the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (ADGGS). AVO ...

Career

Keith served as the Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) of the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) from . She is one of two women to serve as Alaska SIC, the other one being

Michelle Coombs Michelle Lynn Coombs is a geologist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO). She was the Scientist-in-Charge from 2016 to 2023. Coombs is a fellow of the Geological Society of America. Education * 1994: B.A. Geology (Williams College) * 2001 ...

. During her tenure at AVO, she was a mentor to Coombs. As the SIC, Keith was often in charge of media statements, and as such has often been quoted in the news as an authoritative figure on Alaskan geology. Keith has also published geologic research on

Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is an American national park located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress with the Yellowston ...

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Terry Keith pictured in 1982
via AVO
Publications by Terry Keith
on ScienceBase-Catalog from USGS {{DEFAULTSORT:Keith, Terry Living people Date of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) American geologists American women geologists United States Geological Survey personnel Missing middle or first names Year of birth missing (living people)