Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/B501647/1
A geomorphological study of broad-wavelength tilting in intra-continental thrust fault systems.
Fellowship Award
- Fellow:
- Professor RT Walker, University of Oxford, Earth Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Oxford, Earth Sciences
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Earth Surface Processes
- Tectonic Processes
- Geohazards
- Abstract:
- I propose to investigate the processes of landscape development in regions of continental shortening. I will use geomorphological observations from high-resolution satellite imagery, topography and fieldwork in key regions to identify signals of broad-wavelength tilting and uplifting superimposed on the localised uplift across individual faults. Uplift at this larger scale may result from deformation in lower parts of the lithosphere and can be used to test models of crustal deformation. I intend to compare fold and thrust systems in California, Iran and Mongolia (in which different types of observation can be made) to gain better understanding of the underlying processes that derive the evolution of mountain ranges.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/B501647/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Postdoctoral Fellow
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship award has a total value of £124,048
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £85,548 | £10,000 | £28,500 |
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