The position of several blocks of continental crust during the Permian-Triassic closure of the Gulf of Mexico- Caribbean region are presently unconstrained, yet must be accommodated in any model. This project will obtain paleomagnetic data from one of the larger of these enigmatic central American Blocks- the Yucatan block presently exposed in Belize and Guatemala. Paleopoles of late Paleozoic and Mesozoic strata may constrain the paleolatitude and relative position of Yucatan during the existence of Pangea and the incipient break up to form the Gulf/Caribbean region.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9018270
Program Officer
Thomas O. Wright
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-02-01
Budget End
1992-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$14,789
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Hawaii
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Honolulu
State
HI
Country
United States
Zip Code
96822