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meta: status_code: 200 timestamp: '2023-09-30T17:13:52.872812' url: https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/benjamin-j-drenth profile: abstracts: [] affiliations: [] education: - PhD in geophysics from the University of Oklahoma, 2009 - MS in geophysics from the University of Texas at El Paso, 2005 - BS in geological engineering from Michigan Technological University, 2003 email: bdrenth@usgs.gov expertise_terms: - bouguer anomaly - gravitational field (earth) - igneous rocks - isostatic anomaly - magnetic field (earth) - aeromagnetic surveying - fracture (geologic) - tectonic processes - earth structure - free-air anomaly - geologic history - geologic structure - rocks and deposits - mineral resources - natural resource exploration honors: [] intro_statements: - Ben Drenth is a Research Geophysicist in the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center in Denver, Colorado. name: Benjamin J Drenth, Ph.D. name_qualifier: null orcid: 0000-0002-3954-8124 organization_link: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/gggsc organization_name: Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center personal_statement: His research is focused on the interpretation of gravity and magnetic geophysical data, in conjunction with other types of geophysical data and geologic information, to address 3D geologic mapping problems at a variety of scales. He specializes in interpretation in challenging physical and geologic environments, such as high-relief terrain and areas where the rocks of interest are concealed. USGS areas of focus include the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping and Mineral Resource Programs. professional_experience: [] title: Research Geophysicist