The PIs will use a multidisciplinary approach to reconstruct reservoir ages over the last ~15,000 years thus correcting individual radiocarbon dates based on local variations in reservoir effects that will provide an improved chronostratigraphic basis for this time period. Better radiocarbon chronology from the region will improve our understanding of climate and tectonic variability in the NE Pacific.

Broader impacts lie in the importance of this work on geohazards to society. The study will also provide training of an undergraduate and a PhD student.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
0550843
Program Officer
Brian Midson
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2006-03-01
Budget End
2010-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$491,655
Indirect Cost
Name
Oregon State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Corvallis
State
OR
Country
United States
Zip Code
97331