9218370 Shor In this project the PIs will examine the problem of how subduction initiates at the Macquarie Ridge complex, which occurs 1500km south of New Zealand and separates Pacific and Australian plates (Triple Junction with the Antarctic plate isn't too far either). The P.I.s argue that this is the best place in the world where to study this process. The field program includes side-scan sonar/bathymetric swath (Hawaii MR1), 6-channel seismic reflection, and gravity measurements aboard Moana Wave. The P.I.s will determine the deformation process and test two different models of subduction initiation.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9218370
Program Officer
Bilal U. Haq
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-02-01
Budget End
1995-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$324,960
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Hawaii
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Honolulu
State
HI
Country
United States
Zip Code
96822