Abbey, A.L., Randolph-Flagg, N., de Villa, K.*, Kim, S., Shuster, D., (2024), Tracing short-lived hydrothermal circulation systems and water-rock interactions around small-scale basalt intrusions. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 366, 113-127.
Abbey, A.L., Wildman, M., Murray, K.E., Goddard-Stevens, A., (2023), Thermal History Modeling Techniques and Interpretation Strategies: Applications using QTQt (A companion paper). Geosphere, 19(2), 493-530.
Murray, K.E., Goddard-Stevens, A., Abbey, A.L., Wildman, M., (2022), Thermal History Modeling Techniques and Interpretation Strategies: Applications using HeFTy (A companion paper). Geosphere, 18(5), 1622-1642.
Abbey, A.L., Choi, E., Neumann, F., Ortiz-Guerrero, C., Tondi, R., (2022), Tectonophysics Perspectives on Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) Science.
Earth and Space Sciences. v. 9, n. 5, doi.org/10.1029/2021EA002144
Abbey, A.L., and Niemi, N.A., 2020, Perspectives on continental rifting processes from spatiotemporal patterns of faulting and magmatism in the Rio Grande rift,
USA: Tectonics, v. 39, n. 1, p. 1-31.
Abbey, A.L., and Niemi, N.A., 2018, Low-temperature thermochronometric constraints on fault initiation and growth in the northern Rio Grande rift, upper Arkansas
River valley, Colorado: Geology, v. 46, n. 7, p. 627-630.
Abbey A. L., Niemi N. A., Geissman J. W., Winkelstern I. Z., Heizler M., 2017, Early Cenozoic Exhumation and Paleotopographic in the Arkansas River valley: southern
Rocky Mountains, Colorado: Lithosphere, v. 10, p. 239-266.
PEER REVIEWED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Abbey, A.L., (in review), Folds, Cross-sections, & Apparent Dip (post-field trip data analysis) https://serc.carleton.edu/dev/visiblegeology/teaching_materials/311039.html Abbey, A.L., (in review), How geologic beds and other planar features interact with topography: Rule of V’s https://serc.carleton.edu/dev/visiblegeology/teaching_materials/310972.html Abbey, A.L., (in review), Cover Letter Writing Project https://serc.carleton.edu/dev/teachearth/activities/291060.html Abbey, A.L., & Moore, A., (2024), Trees From Thin Air. https://serc.carleton.edu/teachearth/activities/284510.html Abbey, A.L., Wildman, M., Murray, K.E., Stevens Goddard, A.L., (2024), QTQt: Beyond the user manual, https://serc.carleton.edu/teachearth/activities/284431.html Abbey, A.L., (2024), The Rock Cycle: building descriptive skills. https://serc.carleton.edu/teachearth/activities/282572.html Abbey, A.L., Phillips, M., and Zeng, L., (2021), Identifying Plate Boundaries: An Inquiry Lab, in Guided Inquiry Introductory Geology Labs. https://serc.carleton.edu/inquiry_intro_geo/activities/244901.html
WHITE PAPERS
Stevens Goddard, A.L., Murray, K.E., Abbey, A.L., Wildman, M., (2026). Technical note: Benchmark time- temperature paths provide a shared framework for evaluating and communicating thermochronologic data interpretation. Earth and Space Science Open Archive. Doi: 10.31223/X5876K. Ketcham, R.A., Tremblay, M., Abbey, A.L., Baughman, J., Cooperdock, E., Jepson, G., Murray, K.E., Odlum, M., Stanley, J., Thurston, O., (2022). Report from the 17th International Conference on Thermochronology. Earth and Space Science Open Archive. Doi: 10.1002/essoar.10511082.1
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (*denotes undergraduate student, **graduate student)
Laskowski, A., Abbey, A.L., McFadden, R., Blatchford, H., Weislogel, A., (2026) Increasing Spatial Thinking and 3D Visualization Skills with Visible Geology, GSA Connects Annual Meeting, Abstract #19487 (poster presentation).
Cockroft, H.J.**, Abbey, A.L., Tye, A., Murphy, A., Paik, S., (2026) Provenance Assessment Using Detrital Zircon U-Pb Ages and REE Statistics: Application to Cenozoic Strata of the Northern Rio Grande Rift, GSA Connects Annual Meeting, Abstract #20630 (oral presentation).
Streker, S.*, Abbey, A.L., DeTone, D.L., (2026) Comparison of Photogrammetry, Mobile LiDAR, and Wearable Egocentric Sensing for Three-Dimensional Geological Trench Documentation, GSA Connects Annual Meeting, Abstract #19333 (oral presentation).
Berry, N.M.**, Abbey, A.L., Bierman, P.R., Corbett, L.B., (2026) Constraining Quaternary Deformation within the south-central Basin and Range through Fault Mapping, Relative Dating, and Analysis of Cosmogenic Nuclides, GSA Connects Annual Meeting, Abstract #17632 (oral presentation).
Murray, K.E., Abbey, A.L., Stevens Goddard, A.L., (2026) Towards More Rigorous and Transparent Interpretation of Thermochronologic Data, GSA Connects Annual Meeting, Abstract #17178 (oral presentation).
Abbey, A.L., Weislogel, A., McFadden, R., Laskowski, A., Blatchford, H., (2026) Using the Visible Geology tools to strengthen students’ geoscientific skills. EER Annual Meeting, (share-a-thon presentation).
Abbey, A.L., Weislogel, A., McFadden, R., Laskowski, A., Blatchford, H., (2026) Increasing Spatial Thinking and 3D Visualization Skills with Visible Geology. EER Annual Meeting, (poster presentation).
Nabiev, A.*, Abbey, A.L., (2026) Modal Mineralogy of Stewart Valley Andesites: Insights from Thin Section Point Counting. Desert Symposium 2026 Annual Meeting. (oral presentation).
Light, L.**, Abbey. A.L., (2025). Recent Geologic Mapping of the Stewart Spring and Adjacent Quadrangles Encompassing the Stewart Valley, Nevada, GSA Annual Meeting, Abstract T204-7096 (poster presentation).
Abbey, A.L., O’Sullivan, P.B., Shuster, D.L., (2025) Modelling Complex Low-Temperature Thermochronology Data: A Case Study from the Argentina Precordillera. Thermo2025, Passive Margins & Sedimentary Basins (oral presentation).
Cockroft, H.*, Angell, B.*, Dennis, D.*, Frodsham, K.*, Hawks, L.*, Murphy, A.*, Paik, S.*, Abbey, A., Tye, A., (2025). Constraining Timing and Rates of Rift-related Deposition via 40Ar/39Ar Geochronology. GSA Rocky Mountain section meeting. Abstract 24-8 (poster presentation).
Hawks, L.*, Angell, B.*, Cockroft, H.*, Dennis, D.*, Frodsham, K.*, Murphy, A.*, Paik, S.*, Abbey, A., Tye, A., (2025). Stratigraphic Insights into Tectonic and Sedimentary Evolution of the Rio Grande Rift. GSA Rocky Mountain section meeting. Abstract 24-7 (poster presentation).
Dennis, D.*, Angell, B.*, Cockroft, H.*, Frodsham, K.*, Hawks, L.*, Murphy, A.*, Paik, S.*, Abbey, A., Tye, A., (2025). Using Petrographic Analysis to Determine the Composition of Basin Fill Sources within the Rio Grande Rift. GSA Rocky Mountain section meeting. Abstract 24-5 (poster presentation).
Paik, S.*, Angell, B.*, Cockroft, H.*, Dennis, D.*, Frodsham, K.*, Hawks, L.*, Murphy, A.*, Abbey, A., Tye, A., (2025). Constraining Initiation and Duration of Basin Linkage via Transfer Zones in the Northern Rio Grande Rift Using Low-Temperature Thermochronology. GSA Rocky Mountain section meeting. Abstract 24-9 (poster presentation).
Murphy, A.*, Angell, B.*, Cockroft, H.*, Dennis, D.*, Frodsham, K.*, Hawks, L.*, Paik, S.*, Abbey, A., Tye, A., (2025). Mapping Surface Processes to Determine the Influence of Active Rifting on River and Basin Evolution in the Northern Rio Grande Rift. GSA Rocky Mountain section meeting. Abstract 24-10 (poster presentation).
Frodsham, K.*, Angell, B.*, Cockroft, H.*, Dennis, D.*, Hawks, L.*, Murphy, A.*, Paik, S.*, Abbey, A., Tye, A., (2025). New Detrital Zircon U-Pb Ages from the Santa Fe and Dry Union Formations, Colorado: Implications for the Provenance of Rio Grande Rift Sediment. GSA Rocky Mountain section meeting. Abstract 24-4 (poster presentation).
Angell, B.*, Cockroft, H.*, Dennis, D.*, Frodsham, K.*, Hawks, L.*, Murphy, A.*, Paik, S.*, Abbey, A., Tye, A., (2025). Conglomerate Clast Counts from the Cenozoic Dry Union and Santa Fe Formations, Colorado: Implications for Rio Grande Rift Sediment Provenance. GSA Rocky Mountain section meeting. Abstract 24-6 (poster presentation).
Light, L.**, Abbey, A. L., (2025). Geologic map resolution of the Stewart Valley, Nevada, utilizing x-ray fluorescence geochemistry. Desert Symposium 2025 Annual Meeting. (oral presentation).
Ansari, S.*, Abbey, A. L., & O'Sullivan, P. B. (2024). Using Low-Temperature Thermochronology to Track Fault Activity in the Andean Precordillera, Argentina. AGU 2024 Annual Meeting. Abstract EP23B-1316. (poster presentation).
Abbey, A.L., O’Sullivan, P, Granger, D.E., & Shuster, D.L., (2024). Fault initiation, exhumation, and propagation in the Andean Precordillera, San Juan, Argentina. AGU 2024 Annual Meeting. Abstract EP23B-1315. (poster presentation).
Ruiz, V.**, Abbey, A. L., Granger, D. E., Ramos M., Smeenk, L., & Cadario, V. (2024). Geochronologic analysis of the Fold-thrust-belt Growth within the Argentina Precordillera. AGU 2024 Annual Meeting. Abstract EP13A-1325. (poster presentation).
MaGee, M.*,Abbey, A.L., Tye, A.R., (2024) Sedimentary Records Provide New Insights into the Evolution of the Arkansas River in the Rio Grande Rift. GSA AnnualMeeting, Abstract D22-250-2 (poster presentation).
Abbey, A.L., Dozier, S., Gutierrez, J., (2024) Bringing the Focus to Universal Skills in a Geology Field Course. GSA Annual Meeting, Abstract T74-132-8 (oralpresentation).
Unearthing Mountains. Written by Alyssa L. Abbey Illustrations by Pimentel (2022): A children's graphic novel about how mountains are made and how they change over time. Desenterrando Montañas. Written by Alyssa L. Abbey Illustrations and translation by Pimentel (2025): Este libro trata de un joven aventurero que va en busca de montañas para entender cómo se forman y cambian con el tiempo.