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Wilkerson, M.S., and Fischer, M., in prep, Three-dimensional geometry and evolution of the Grass Creek Anticline, WY.
Marshak, S., Mitra, G., and Wilkerson, M.S., in prep, Basic Methods of Structural Geology: Prentice-Hall, Revised 2nd ed.
Burmeister, K.C., Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M.S., in prep, Structural evolution of the northernmost Appalachian fold-thrust belt: A two-tiered detachment system near Rosendale, New York.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Marshak, S., 2008, Geotours Workbook to accompany Earth: Portrait of a Planet (3rd edition) and Essentials of Geology (2nd edition): W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 156 pages. Note: This includes a Google™ Earth file with placemarks for specific locales relevant to each chapter.
Wilkerson, M.S., Smaltz, S.M., Bowman, D.R., Higuera-Diaz, I.C., and Fischer, M., 2006, 2-D and 3-D modeling of detachment folds with hinterland inflation: A natural example from the Monterrey Salient, northeastern Mexico, Journal of Structural Geology, 29(1), p. 73-85. [PDF is 1.1 mb]
Higuera-Diaz, I.C., Fischer, M.P., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2005, Geometry and kinematics of the Nuncios detachment fold complex: implications for lithotectonics in northeastern Mexico, Tectonics, 24, TC4010, 19 pp. [PDF is 2.4 mb]
Apotria, T.G., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2005, Rosario field, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela: Shaw, J.H., Connors, C., and Suppe, J. (ed.), Seismic interpretation of contractional fault-related folds: An AAPG Seismic Atlas, AAPG Studies in Geology, 53, 71-76. [PDF is 9 mb]
Wilkerson, M.S., Wilson, J.M., Poblet, J., and Fischer, M.P., 2004, DETACH: an Excel spreadsheet to simulate 2-D cross sections of detachment folds, Computers & Geosciences, 30(9-10), 1069-1077. [PDF is 0.6 mb]
Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2004, Fold-thrust belts—an essay: van der Pluijm, B.A. and Marshak, S., (ed.), Earth Structure: Norton Publishers, Revised 2nd edition, Ch. 18, p. 444-474. [PDF is 11.9 mb]
Wilkerson, M.S., Fischer, M.P., and Apotria, T.G. (editors), 2002, Fault-related folds: Transition from two dimensions to three dimensions, special issue of the Journal of Structural Geology, 24(4). [Link to Journal of Structural Geology web site]
Wilkerson, M.S., Apotria, T.G., and Farid, T.A., 2002, Interpreting the geologic map expression of contractional fault-related fold terminations: Lateral/oblique ramps versus displacement gradients: Wilkerson, M.S., Fischer, M.P., and Apotria, T.G. (ed.), Fault-related folds: Transition from two dimensions to three dimensions, special issue of the Journal of Structural Geology, 24(4), 593-607. [PDF is 5.8 mb]
Apotria, T.G., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2002, Geometry and kinematics of a fault-related fold termination: Rosario structure, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela: Wilkerson, M.S., Fischer, M.P., and Apotria, T.G. (ed.), Fault related folds: Transition from two dimensions to three dimensions, special issue of the Journal of Structural Geology, 24(4), 671-687. [PDF is 4.4 mb]
Wilkerson, M. S., and Dicken, C. L., 2001, Quick-look techniques for evaluating 2-D cross sections in contractional settings, AAPG Bulletin, 85(10): 1759-1770. [PDF is 2.3 mb]
Fischer, M. P., and Wilkerson, M. S., 2000, Predicting the orientation of joints from fold shape: Results of pseudo-three-dimensional modeling and curvature analysis, Geology, 28(1): 15-18.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Marshak, S., 1997, Chapter 17: Fold-thrust belts—an essay: van der Pluijm, B.A. and Marshak, S., (ed.), Earth Structure: WCB/McGraw-Hill, p. 366-387.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Wellman, P.C., 1993, Three-dimensional geometry and kinematics of the Gale-Buckeye thrust system, Ouachita fold-thrust belt, Latimer & Pittsburg Counties, Oklahoma: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, 77 (6):1082-1100.
Wilkerson, M.S., 1992, Differential transport and continuity of thrust sheets: Journal of Structural Geology, 14 (6): 749-751.
Marshak, S., Wilkerson, M.S., and Hsui, A.T., 1992, Generation of curved fold-thrust belts: Insight from simple physical and analytical models: McClay, K.R., (ed.), Thrust Tectonics, Chapman & Hall: 83-92.
Wilkerson, M.S., Marshak, S., and Bosworth, W., 1992, Computerized tomographic analysis of displacement trajectories and three-dimensional fold geometry above oblique thrust ramps: Geology, 20: 439-442.
Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1992, Effect of overburden thickness on thrust-belt geometry and development: Tectonics, 11: 560-566.
Wilkerson, M.S., 1991, Three-dimensional kinematics and geometries of thrust-related folds: Ph.D. thesis, University of Illinois, 120 p.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Marshak, S., 1991, Factors controlling slip-lineation orientation on thrust-fault planes: Tectonophysics, 196:203-208.
Wilkerson, M.S., Medwedeff, D.A., and Marshak, S., 1991, Geometrical modeling of fault-related folds: A pseudo-three-dimensional approach: Journal of Structural Geology, 13 (7):801-812.
Hsui, A.T., Wilkerson, M.S., and Marshak, S., 1990, Topographically driven crustal flow and its implication to the development of pinned oroclines: Geophysical Research Letters, 17(12): 2421-2424.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Hsui, A.T., 1989, Application of sediment backstripping corrections for basin analysis using microcomputers: Journal of Geological Education, 37(5): 337-340.
Presented Papers
Wilkerson, M.S., Smaltz, S.M., Bowman, D.R., Higuera, I.C., and Fischer, M.P., 2005, Hinterland inflation in detachment folds: a natural example from the Monterrey Salient, Mexico: AAPG Abstracts with Programs. [PDF is 0.1 mb] [Powerpoint file is 15.5 mb]
Smaltz, S.M., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2004, Pseudo-three-dimensional modeling of detachment folds: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 36(5). [PDF is 0.1 mb]
Higuera, I.C., Fischer, M.P., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2004, Three-dimensional geometry and kinematics of an evaporite-cored detachment fold complex: An example from the Sierra Madre Oriental, NE Mexico: AAPG Abstracts with Programs 88(13). [PDF is 0.2 mb]
Bowman, D.R., Smaltz, S.M., Wilkerson, M.S., Higuera, I.C., and Fischer, M.P., 2003, Two- and three-dimensional modeling of detachment-style folds: Geological Society of America Program, 35(6): p. 143.
Burmeister, K.C., Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2003, Influence of mechanical stratigraphy on the 3-D structural architecture of the northern Appalachian fold-thrust belt; Rosendale, New York: Geological Society of America Program, 35(6): p. 203.
Higuera, I.C., Fischer, M.P., Wilkerson, M.S., Perry, E., and Lefticariu, L., 2003, Three-dimensional geometry and mechanical stratigraphy of a plunging detachment fold in the Monterrey Salient, NE Mexico: Geological Society of America Program, 35(6): p. 202.
Marshak, S., Macedo, J., Paulsen, T., Wilkerson, M.S., Harrison, M., and Araujo, O., 2002, Field and modeling constraints on the formation of map-view curves in fold-thrust belts: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34(6): p. 489.
Harrison, M., Marshak, S., McBride, J.H., Onasch, C., Wilkerson, M.S., and Kodama, K.P., 2002, Structural geology and magnetic susceptibility anisotropy of the Lackawanna Synclinorium, Pennsylvania: Insight into the formation of an Alleghanian Orocline in the Central Appalachians: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 34(6): p. 490.
Fischer, M.P., Keating, D.P., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2000, Displacement distributions on reverse faults: Insight from the analysis of model trishear ad natural fault-related fold shapes: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 32, n.7.
Amidon, C.M., Wilkerson, M.S., and Fischer, M.P., 2000, Using fracture analysis to understand the lateral propagation of a basement-involved, fault-related fold: Grass Creek Anticline, Bighorn Basin, Wyoming: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 32, n.7.
Wilkerson, M.S., Amidon, C.M., Farid, T.A., and Spears, G.S., 2000, 3-D computer modeling of the northern termination of the Rundle thrust system: GeoCanada 2000 Conference, compact disc abstract volume.
Christensen, R.D., Fischer, M.P. and Wilkerson, M.S., 2000, Timing, distribution and controls on fracture systems in the San Rafael Swell, Utah: Implications for fracturing in Laramide-style fault-propagation folds: AAPG Abstracts with Programs, v. 9, p. A27.
Amidon, C.M., Farid, T.A., Spears, G.S., and Wilkerson, M.S., 2000, 3-D computer modeling of fault-related fold terminations: Comparison of synthetic and natural examples: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 32, n. 4. Note: Selected as one of the top 8 student presentations at conference.
Wilkerson, M.S., Apotria, T.G., Amidon, C.M., and Farid, T.A., 1999, Interpreting the geologic map expression of fault-related fold terminations: Oblique ramps versus displacement gradients: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 31, n.7.
Fischer, M. P., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1999, Orientation of joints in sedimentary rocks draped over basement uplifts: Results of pseudo-four-dimensional trishear modeling and curvature analysis: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v. 31, n.7.
Fischer, M. P., Wilkerson, M. S., and Christensen, R.D., 1999, Three-dimensional evolution of trishear fault propagation folds: Relations between fold geometry, fault geometry and fault displacement, Thrust Tectonics 99 Programme, Royal Holloway, University of London, p. 198.
Wilkerson, M. S., and Dicken, C. L., 1998, Quick-look techniques for evaluating 2-D cross sections in contractional settings, Indiana Academy of Science Programs and Abstracts, 114th annual meeting, p. 84.
Apotria, T.G., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1997, Use of 3-D Visualization tools to interpret structure and fracture potential: Rosario Field, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela, AAPG Abstracts with Programs, v. 6, p. A5.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Benda, T., 1996, Episodic deformation within an intracratonic basin: Seismic evidence for basement-involved fault inversion, northern Illinois Basin: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, A-509.
Apotria, T.G., Wilkerson, M.S., and Knewtson, S.L., 1996, 3D geometry and controls on fracturing in a natural fault-bend fold: Rosario Field, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela: International AAPG Meeting,Venezuela.
Apotria, T.G., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1995, 3D geometry and kinematics of a fault-bend fold: Rosario Field, Maracaibo Basin, Venezuela: Invited talk at Fault-Related Fold Penrose Conference, Banff, Canada.
Wilkerson, M.S., 1992, Displacement analysis as a predictive tool for constraining three-dimensional fold-thrust geometries: AAPG Abstracts with Programs, p. 141.
Wilkerson, M.S., Hsui, A.T., and Marshak, S., 1991, Numerical and sand modeling of map-view curvature of fold-thrust belts: EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, 72: 515.
Marshak, S., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1991, Effect of burial depth on ramp geometry and displacement kinematics in fold-thrust belts: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 23: 62.
Wilkerson, M.S., 1990, Comparison of computer-generated, three-dimensional map patterns of similar and parallel folding algorithms in fold-thrust belts: 1990 Thrust Tectonics Conference Abstracts, London, England, 84.
Marshak, S., Hsui, A.T., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1990, Formation of map-view curvature of fold-thrust belts: Field and model examples: 1990 Thrust Tectonics Conference Abstracts, London, England, 62.
Hsui, A.T., Wilkerson, M.S., and Marshak, S., 1990, Generation of non-newtonian-like mountain belt curvatures within a newtonian crust: EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, 71(17): 637.
Hageman, S.J., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1990, Non-normality and heteroscedasiticity in paleontologic data: What is the damage done?: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 22( 5): 11.
Wilkerson, M.S., 1989, Three-dimensional computer modeling of fold-thrust structures: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 21(6): A63.
Hsui, A.T., and Wilkerson, M.S., 1989, A finite difference model for pinned orocline development via topographically driven crustal flow: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 21(6): A81.
Wilkerson, M.S., Marshak, S., and Hsui, A.T., 1988, Dynamic modeling of an orocline in the Idaho-Wyoming fold-thrust belt: Implications for modeling the rheology of the upper crust: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 20: A58.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Usdansky, S.I., 1987, Computer-assisted construction of cross sections through fold-thrust belts: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 19: 137.
Wilkerson, M.S., and Usdansky, S.I., 1987, Computer-generated models for the evolution of the Pine Mountain structure: Kentucky Academy of Science Spring meeting, abstract.
Bass, J., Wilkerson, M.S., and Wang, H., 1987, Elastic properties of spessartite and grossular garnets by Brillouin spectroscopy: EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, 68(44): 1470.](Publications_files/shapeimage_3.png)
