This is a continuation of an integrated, multi-disciplinary project combining seismic, petrologic, geochemical, and numerical modeling. The project focuses on the Galapagos spreading center between 91 and 98 degrees west. The initial work provided the first complete multibeam bathymetry of the axial region, quantified variations in crustal thickness, determined the distribution of seismic reflectors from the top of crustal magma reservoirs, defined along-axis variations in geochemistry, and modeled these variations in terms of mantle source enrichment and extent of partial melting. The objectives of the continuation are to refine models of the relationship between axial thermal structure and axial morphology, combine seismic and petrologic observations to constrain variations in magma reservoir properties, and integrate seismic constraints with new measurement of U-series disequilibria to constrain variations in mantle upwelling rate, temperature and source composition.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0443246
Program Officer
Bilal U. Haq
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2004-07-01
Budget End
2005-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$40,224
Indirect Cost
Name
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Woods Hole
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02543