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NERC Reference : NE/M005224/1

Submarine eruption and sedimentation processes in the rear Izu-Bonin-Mariana arc

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Talling, NOC (Up to 31.10.2019), Science and Technology
Science Area:
Atmospheric
Earth
Marine
Terrestrial
Overall Classification:
Marine
ENRIs:
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Science Topics:
Geohazards
Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
Volcanic Processes
Abstract:
This research will improve our knowledge on how underwater volcanoes erupt, how their products are transported under water, and what type of deposits are generated on the sea floor. The IODP Expedition 350 will drill/core hundreds of metres of volcaniclastic sediments in a submerged portion of the Izu-Bonin arc (south of Japan), where sediment accumulated over millions of years, giving an unprecedented record of submarine volcanism and evolution of the arc. Facies analysis of volcanic textures, detailed stratigraphy, and clast chemistry will be used in this project. This study will help determining whether the deposits where partly erupted subaerially, and whether they are linked to direct input from submarine eruptions, or if they are result of re-sedimentation of previous deposits. Such information is necessary for worldwide hazard assessment to vessels and coastal populations, and for a better understanding of submarine volcanoes in general.
Period of Award:
1 Apr 2014 - 30 May 2015
Value:
£53,161
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NE/M005224/1
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed (RP) - NR1
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
UK IODP Phase2

This grant award has a total value of £53,161  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

DI - Other CostsIndirect - Indirect CostsDA - InvestigatorsDI - StaffDA - Estate CostsDI - T&S
£6,774£16,428£37£21,856£6,452£1,613

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