An analysis of geophysical data, specifically gravity and magnetics, from the Manus Microplate (Bismark Sea) will allow a well-constrained identification of the nature of the deformation at the boundaries and an analysis of its distribution and partitioning around the microplate. 3-D magnetization inversions will be used to trace the details of the surficial evolution of the magmatic systems. These results will be compared with recent microplate and propagating rift models and observations, and with 3-D geophysical and theoretic studies of mid-ocean spreading centers.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9203324
Program Officer
Bilal U. Haq
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-12-15
Budget End
1994-11-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$58,147
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Hawaii
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Honolulu
State
HI
Country
United States
Zip Code
96822