I am studying the microstructure of quartz phenocrysts in the silicicic volcanics of the Yellowstone - Snake River Plain volcanic system in an effort to determine if quartz microstructure can be used as a petrogenetic indicator. X-ray diffraction spectrometry and other analytical techniques are used to explore the microstructure of quartz. 1-atm and cold-seal hydrothermal experiments are used to explore the petrogenetic parameters that control quartz microstructure. This project provides interested students with experience in analytical and experimental geochemistry, data analysis, and modeling.

Logical Structure / Philosophy of Geology

I am exploring the logical structure / philosophy of geology in an effort to understand its foundations.

Igneous Petrogenesis

I am studying the igneous rocks of Sawtell Peak, Idaho in an effort to understand their petrogenesis. This project provides interested students with experience in petrography, analytical geochemistry, data analysis, and trace element modeling.

Education and Experience:

Chairman, Department of Geology, BYU-Idaho, 2007 - present

Professor of Geology, BYU-Idaho, 2001 - present

Assistant to the Executive Director, American Geophysical Union, 1997 - 2001

Ph.D, 1997, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Geology

Doctoral thesis: O-diffusion in Rutile from 750 to 1000 °C and 0.1 to 1000 MPa. Measured O diffusion rates in rutile under geologic conditions and applied the data to metamorphic environments using finite difference modeling.

M.Sc., 1993, Brigham Young University, Geology

Master's thesis: Oligocene East Tintic Volcanic Field, Utah: Geology and Petrogenesis. Developed a petrogenetic model and magmatic history for magmas associated with an Oligocene composite volcanic complex. This project involved geologic mapping of a complex igneous terrain, laboratory petrography, x-ray fluorescence analysis, and petrogenetic modeling.

B.S., 1991, Brigham Young University, Geology

Professional Affiliations

American Geophysical Union

Geological Society of America

Mineralogical Society of America

Idaho Academy of Science

Publications:

Moore DK, Keith JD, Christiansen EH, Kim CS, Tingey DG, Nelson, ST, Flamm DS (2007) Petrogenesis of the Oligocene East Tintic Volcanic Field, Utah, in Willis GC, Hylland MD, Clark DL, Chidsey TC, Jr., editors, Central Utah-Diverse Geology of a Dynamic Landscape: Utah Geological Association Publication 36, p. 163-180.

Moore DK, Cherniak DJ, Watson EB (1998) Oxygen diffusion in rutile from 750 to 1000° C and 0.1 to 1000 Mpa. Amer. Mineral. 83: 700-711.

Moore DK (1997) Oxygen diffusion in rutile under geologic conditions [Ph.D. Thesis]: Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. 67 p.

Moore DK, Cherniak DJ, Watson EB (1996) Oxygen diffusion in rutile and corundum. Trans. Amer. Geophys. Union 77:280

Moore DK (1993) Oligocene East Tintic volcanic field, Utah: geology and petrogenesis [M.S. Thesis]: Provo, Brigham Young Univ. 98 p.

Moore DK, Keith JD, Christiansen EH (1992) Igneous rocks of the East Tintic Mountains, Utah: geology and petrogenesis. Trans. Amer. Geophys. Union 73:657.

Keith JD, Tingey DG, Hannah JL, Nelson ST, Moore DK, Cannan TM, Macbeth A, Pulsipher T (in review) Geologic Map of the Tintic Mountain Quadrangle, Utah: Utah Geol. Survey Misc. Investigation Series.

Keith JD, Moore DK, Tingey DG, Barr DL, Christansen EH, Whitney JA, Cannon TM (1993) The role of mafic alkaline magmas and magmatic sulfides in ore genesis; examples from the Bingham district and East Tintic Mountains. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abstr. Prog. 25:61.

Awards:

Faculty Recognition Award, BYU-Idaho, 2006 & 2004

Management Fellowship, American Geophysical Union, 1997-1998

Research Fellowship, Dept. of Earth & Envir. Sciences, RPI, 1993-1997

Student Teacher of the Year Award, Dept. of Geology, BYU, 1991

Departmental Service Award, Dept. of Geology, BYU, 1991

Research Assistantship, Dept. of Geology, BYU, 1990-1992

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