He has 35 years experience in surficial/terrain mapping, Quaternary stratigraphic investigations, engineering and environmental interpretations of surficial geological information, and natural hazard studies.

He has been recognized for his internationally renowned research, his innovative communication of science to the public, and his exceptional service and leadership in geoscience [1] In 1967, Clague earned an A.B.

Clague spent many years mapping the glacial deposits over a large area of the Fraser drainage basin of central British Columbia.

Clague's maps and reports have provided information vital to land-use planning, the forestry industry, urban developers, and the siting of highways, pipelines and railroads.

Clague's concern about potential earthquakes on the west coast led to research on recent subsurface deformation of the Earth's crust, and on geological evidence of past tsunamis.

It is expected that the threat of large magnitude earthquakes will lead to changes in the National Building Code and improvements in emergency preparedness procedures in the Vancouver area.