Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01021
Mapping and modelling heterogeneous stretching and volcanism on the NW European Atlantic margin
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor N Kusznir, University of Liverpool, Earth Surface Dynamics
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr A Roberts, Badley Geoscience Limited, UNLISTED
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor RS White, University of Cambridge, Earth Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr P Christie, Schlumberger Cambridge Research Limited, UNLISTED
- Grant held at:
- University of Liverpool, Earth Surface Dynamics
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Tropospheric Processes
- Earth Resources
- Volcanic Processes
- Abstract:
- We will develop a new rifted margin model from quantitative model of mantle flow, melt generation and transport previously applied to oceanic ridges, incorporating continental rheology as an initial condition. The model will predict heterogeneous stretching, subsidence and thermal history for volcanic and non-volcanic continental margins and will be applied and tested on the NW European margin. Seismic surveys using state-of-the-art streamer technology and OBS will be made in the Faroes-Shetland and Hatton-Rockall Basins and adjacent margins to provide data to test the new rift margin model and also to develop new techniques for sub-basalt seismic imaging. The project is central to the Link Margins remit and addresses key issues limiting oil industry rifted margin exploration globally. Both modelling and seismic imaging results will be developed commercially.
- Period of Award:
- 30 Jan 2002 - 29 Jan 2006
- Value:
- £157,769 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01021
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Ocean Margins LINK
This grant award has a total value of £157,769
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £22,218 | £63,728 | £24,650 | £39,665 | £7,509 |
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