During the past three years the PIs have synthesized major element data from divergent and convergent plate margins into quantitative models of mantle melting that account for the global systematics in a tectonic context. While these models need to be tested, they provide a tool for understanding many related problems of petrogenesis. This project will examine the global data base for ocean island basalts to test how well the major element melting models work in the tectonic setting of within-plate volcanism. In addition, the major element models will be extended to investigate the relationship between the major and trace elements

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9016317
Program Officer
Bilal U. Haq
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-02-01
Budget End
1993-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$19,449
Indirect Cost
Name
Duke University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Durham
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27705