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 #
0426545
Program Officer
Bilal U. Haq
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2004-08-01
Budget End
2007-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$316,896
Indirect Cost
Name
Duke University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Durham
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27705