Furlong 9628347 Active plate boundary tectonism involves a number of geophysical and geodynamical plate boundary processes, not all of which are well understood. Improving our understanding of the tectonic behavior of major plate boundaries in continental regions requires answering a broad range of questions, including: what is the interaction and coupling between upper crustal seismogenic processes and lower crustal mantle deformation?, how does the evolving thermal region affect the distribution of strain?, how does crustal heterogeneity affect patterns of deformation? and what is the origin of structures in these settings. The large amounts of data on the San Andreas Fault system coupled with advances in modeling makes progress on these fundamental questions feasible. Results are expected to clarify the important parameters involved in predicting plate boundary deformation as well as significantly improve understanding of the San Andreas system.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9628347
Program Officer
Thomas O. Wright
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1996-08-01
Budget End
1999-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
$202,500
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
University Park
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
16802