This project will investigate segment-scale structural geometries developed in Iceland as a means to better understand analogous processes that may be important in other high-magma budget spreading systems. The particular features that inspire this project are referred to as flexure zones and are essentially very large-scale folds developed in the sheet-like lava flow stratigraphy of Iceland in which lava flows dip inwards toward broadly coeveal magmatic centers.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
0701422
Program Officer
Barbara L. Ransom
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2007-01-15
Budget End
2010-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$288,089
Indirect Cost
Name
Syracuse University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Syracuse
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
13244