David B. Buthman

David Buthman is a geologist, writer, and researcher known for his persistence, creativity, and commitment to scientific discovery. A petroleum geologist with more than four decades of worldwide experience, he pursues what he calls “guerilla research” to advance the emerging subdiscipline of Impact Crater Tectonics. Based in Eagle River, Alaska, he has conducted intensive field studies at 26 confirmed impact structures from South Africa to Alaska, integrating fieldwork, detailed mapping, and laboratory investigations. His work blends rigorous geological inquiry with clear, accessible storytelling for both specialists and curious readers. David’s current projects include a major synthesis on "Impact crater tectonics" and a companion volume, "Decoding Astrobleme Potential," exploring the resource significance of impact structures. Reviewers describe his unified geological frameworks as “the next big leap,” “science writing at its very best,” “inspiring,” and “provocative and heretical.”