The amalgamation of crustal and oceanic lithospheric fragments along continental margins represents a fundamental process for the growth of the continents. The southern Appalachian Mountains are a product of such an amalgamation that occurred during Paleozoic-Mesozoic time. This project will determine the structure, timing, and nature of the fragments that comprise the Carolina Slate Belt and Milton Belt using a combined field and laboratory approach. Results will have important implications for both the evolution of continents and for the development of most major mountain belt systems of the world.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9219583
Program Officer
Roy K. Dokka
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-01-01
Budget End
1995-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$73,200
Indirect Cost
Name
Syracuse University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Syracuse
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
13244