The long-term objective of this project is to improve understanding of the kinematics and dynamics of continental collision and associated mountain-building processes along the Alpine-Himalayan collision zone. The primary scientific goals of this project include: (i) comparison of baseline measurements made independently by Soviet and American observation systems, (ii) measurement of internal deformation of the major crustal blocks of the region, (iii) monitoring strain accumulation and release along the major fault systems of Central Asia, (iv) evaluation of preseismic(?), coseismic, and post-seismic deformation associated with major crustal earthquakes, and (v) determination of present- day relative movements between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Application #
9115159
Program Officer
Robin Reichlin
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-07-15
Budget End
1998-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$316,422
Indirect Cost
Name
Indiana University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Bloomington
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
47401